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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
IS OPEN MOUTH POSTURE/MOUTH BREATHING EVER OK? NO WAY! As Richard F. Liao, DDS states, “your mouth is the source of your energy and the gateway to your whole-body health.”…
Something not often discussed is how to transition your child to summer and all its activities. These transitions can be very difficult for our children and consequently on our families…
