We Can Catch Autism Earlier Than Ever, So Why Are We Still Waiting to Intervene?
[Updated April 2023] Today, the autism landscape, which is vast (1 in 36 children), is brighter than it used to be. “Autism outcomes are infinitely better than they were even ten years ago,” says Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director of the University of...
Is the Pandemic Affecting Child Development?
In many ways, the pandemic has turned our lives upside-down. Here at ICT, we certainly had to reinvent our day-to-day to continue serving children and families! Over a year into it, we’re meeting parents of toddlers and preschoolers who are asking us an important...
Helping Your Child with Autism Sleep Better
With up to 4 in 5 children with autism experiencing chronic sleep challenges, it’s no wonder so many kiddos with autism (and their parents) are regularly tired. Here, we’ll explore why this phenomenon is so common, how it affects children with autism, and tips for...
The Importance of Friendship in Childhood
In honor of the month of Valentines, we’re reflecting on friendship and its pivotal role in development. In fact, friendship is the reason our founder, Mandy, started ICT. Nearly two decades ago when she was a new SLP, the mother of a child she was working with...
Executive Function Skills Part 1: What is Working Memory?
In this 3-part series on executive function skills (EF), we’re taking a deep dive into three main areas of EF: Working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Together, these make up the “control center” of the brain, allowing us to learn, plan,...
3 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
Whew, 2020 has been quite a year - especially for parents. Worrying about your family’s wellbeing. Stress about loss of work, or working from home with calls of Mom, I can’t connect to my math class! in the background. Longing to see family and friends in a normal way...
The Unique Benefits of Different Types of Play
As a play-based therapy center, we LOVE to talk about the power of play! Children naturally play for fun, but during play they’re also building and practicing skills, creating and strengthening relationships, exploring and processing emotions, and so much more. Here,...
Teaching Children How to Interact with Children with Different Abilities
For children with different abilities (such as those with autism or other developmental differences), struggling with social communication is common. As pediatric speech and occupational therapists, we spend a lot of time helping these children build skills to be able...
Preparing for Your Child’s Virtual Therapy
As soon as quarantine began in March, ICT immediately switched gears to implement virtual therapy. 5 months in, we’ve seen surprising and significant benefits to working with children online. We’ve also developed tips for preparing and getting the most out of it....
Parent Stress: Is Trying to Hide it a Good Option?
Parent stress, in general, runs high these days. We are several months into a global pandemic, and parents have a lot to worry about: Health and finances. Job losses or working from home (while juggling another round of distance learning). Wondering when life will...
Helping Children with Sensory Challenges Adapt to Wearing Face Masks
As we continue to navigate daily life during a pandemic, it is increasingly clear that wearing masks can play a role in keeping people safe. But for children, especially those with sensory challenges, wearing a mask for prolonged periods can be extremely difficult....
GET IN TOUCH
- ICT’s clinic is centrally located on 2103 Coral Way Suite 720 Miami, FL 33145
- Please call our office at 305-443-2022
- Flexible hours Monday thru Friday - Dependent on individual therapist
- Send Mail to Integrated Children’s
Recent Comments