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....
Masks and Communication: A Guide
Routines are Important, Now More Than Ever
Decades of research tell us that routines are good for kids. They create boundaries for eating, sleeping and activity, set expectations, and help children feel in control and safe. As families continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic (especially during...
Exploring Race with Children with Special Needs
Type “talking about race with kids” into a search bar, and you can scroll endless results. But what if you have a child with special needs? Can a child with autism who may not be able to imagine or understand others’ perspectives understand race? How do you navigate...
Common Speech & Language Disorders
May is Better Hearing and Speech month – a perfect time to highlight common speech and language disorders, as well as the role of hearing in speech and language development. Speech Disorders Speech disorders interfere with a child’s ability to speak effectively in...
Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis: Learning About Your Own Needs
If you’re the parent of a child with developmental challenges, you might be struggling to address their sensory needs during this time of social distancing. When we checked in with one of our favorite occupational therapists, Natasha Bravo, the first point she made...
Coronavirus Resources for Parents
From school closures to social distancing to wondering how to keep your family safe, we're collecting expert information to help you through this unprecedented time. We are monitoring developments every day, and will continually update this list - so be sure to check...
Staff Highlight: Elise Toro, Speech-Language Pathologist
For this Staff Highlight, we're excited to shine a light on Elise Toro, a member of our incredible speech therapy team! Before we share our Q&A with Elise, here's what our founder, Mandy, had to say: "One of the things I appreciate about Elise is her consistently...
Why Frustration (Within Reason!) is Good for Your Child
When our toddlers are whining or our school-aged children are struggling with homework, it’s normal to want to step in and stop it. For one thing, we don’t want to see our children unhappy. And, let’s face it - whining, crying and complaining are like those proverbial...
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