Is the Pandemic Affecting Child Development?

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

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

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...
3 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Parents

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...
The Unique Benefits of Different Types of Play

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,...