This article is part of The Talk with April Anderson—TalkTools’ monthly series for feeding professionals. Each edition delivers family-centered guidance and practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in therapy and in caregiver coaching. Vibration tools in feeding therapy can be powerful and versatile—yet many clinicians and caregivers approach them with caution. In this edition of […]
Speech Therapy Tools for Speech Clarity
Clear speech isn’t learned by listening alone—it’s learned by feeling accurate movements. That’s why many clinicians use speech therapy tools for speech clarity to give kids precise, repeatable tactile cues for tongue, lip, and jaw placement. When children can feel the target, they build motor memory that turns accurate practice into confident speech. (ASHA overview […]
Sensory Supports at School: 4 Classroom-Friendly Ideas
Sensory supports can quietly transform a child’s school day. We all take in sensory information—from a cool breeze to hallway chatter—and usually carry on. But then there’s that itchy shirt tag that “announces” itself until you snip it off. We all have sensitivities like that—or sensory experiences we crave, like warm sunshine. The difference is […]
Supported Employment Success: Elizabeth’s Promotion
Because growth doesn’t stop after graduation, supported employment success is built one small win at a time. Elizabeth’s story shows how those wins add up to big independence. Elizabeth just got what we are calling a promotion. The catering company where she has worked since high school invited her to take on the monthly “set” […]
Back-to-School Tips Special Needs (Stress-Free Strategies)
A new school year is here, and these back-to-school tips special needs families can rely on will help you ease the transition. Whether you just waved at the bus or you’re already a few weeks in, these simple strategies can lower stress and set your child up for success. As you read this, you may […]
Special Needs Family Vacation: Flexibility & Small Wins
This was our best special needs family vacation yet—proof that flexibility, preparation, and tiny wins can add up to big confidence. If your family is planning a special needs vacation, these ideas may help. Just before I sat down to write this blog, I was on the phone with two of the people who are […]
The Talk: Why Is My Toddler Gagging or Spitting Out Food?
Welcome back to The Talk with April Anderson—our monthly series designed to equip feeding therapy professionals with practical strategies, family-centered tools, and evidence-based insights. In this week’s edition, we’re diving into a concern many families bring up in therapy sessions: toddlers gagging or spitting out food. While this behavior can feel alarming for caregivers, it’s […]
The Talk: Strategies to Support Picky Eating: Guidance for Feeding Therapy Professionals
Welcome to The Talk with April Anderson—a monthly series where we share practical insights, professional strategies, and family-centered tools to support positive feeding experiences. This month, we’re diving into one of the most common concerns families bring to therapy: picky eating. While frustrating at times, picky eating can be a stepping stone to building resilience, […]