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One of the most frequent concerns that parents voice when they call me is whether or not their child is showing early signs of autism. Googling early signs of autism can you lead a person down a scary, often incorrect, path.

While we all know language is all around us, it can still sometimes feel like a struggle to think of ways to explicitly elicit language from our children, especially when they need a boost in the language department. Luckily, the holiday season is great at giving ample opportunities during activities you were already going to be doing (no adding to the to-do list here!)

So to have the night be enchanting and not a fright, some things to consider (if Halloween is actually happening this year! #thanksCOVID

I love books. I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember. Going to the library and bringing home a stack of books was one of my favorite things as a child. My parents had to clear out a shelf on the bookcase just for me since my stack was always so big.

Welcome to the season of apple picking, pumpkin carving, and my favorite… Pumpkin Spice Lates! The fall season ofers so many wonderful opportunites to get outside and explore; but for those days that are not crisp, cool, and generally perfect…

“I turned out okay.” This is a comment that I hear from parents from time to time. Luckily this isn’t something I hear often, but when I do, I know that it is important to explain why this line of thinking could actually hurt your child rather than help them.

The next group of blogs shift gears and will focus on (sadly) common false information that parents are told by well-meaning pediatricians and family and friends.

Welcome back to Part III of this multi-part blog. While my previous post was about speech homework, this one is about prioritizing speech therapy in a crowded schedule. Because that is exactly what speech is (or needs to be).… a priority. The number 1 priority on your child’s schedule.

Hello all- Cara here! This week, I am guest blogging on a topic I am very passionate about- feeding therapy! During my years as a practicing speech-language pathologist,

Welcome back to Part II of this multi-part blog series that answers frequently asked questions.  Up this week:  2. Is the speech homework my speech therapist provided really that important? In one word, YES!!! However, I do know how hard this one actually is from personal experience.  As mentioned in previous posts, I have suffered from back issues