The changes 2020 have brought…
As I watched Elizabeth tell me she was going to text one of her friends to “connect” with them. I started thinking about how much this year has changed her…
She wanted to be a__________?
I think she first said it when she was about 8. Then again when she was 12 Again, when she was 14 Once more when she was 16 And then…
A New School Year
Welcome to a new school year. But what form will the school year take? No one knows for certain. Even those who have opted for remote learning know only that…
Merry Christmas from Ella Kinder
Ellavision Update: Merry Christmas from Ella Kinder and EllaVision (the UPside of Down syndrome)
TalkTools Goes Global Again in 2020!
TalkTools Goes Global Again in 2020! “With the unprecedented success of our first global online conference, we knew we had identified a need among speech and feeding professionals — to…
MOM’S PLEA: Love and Acceptance for these children
Lately, everything has been a struggle. I’m sure many feel this way, during this difficult time. School is back in session for all three children, online. Anna started TK and…
HOPE OF A STRUGGLING MOM
Struggle, struggle, more struggle. One of the things we have to remember is there’s much going on the world right now and some of us have other children to care…
Ask A Therapist: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome & Tongue Protrusion
A 6 month old baby with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome was referred to me. This syndrome is new to me, and I have had a hard time finding good information. I know…
Ask a Therapist: Homemade Thickener Recipe
Hi Lori, I just completed your course “Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach” and I had a question about your thickening recipe. Could you give me additional information on this…
Ask a Therapist: Sensory Processing Assistance with a Down Syndrome Client
Hi Lori, I am a speech pathologist working with Toddlers. A few years ago I attended your conference on feeding therapy. I haven’t had to use a lot of the…