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From the Experts Why Use Chewables? Why Use Chewables | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › From the Experts › Why Use Chewables From the Experts Why Use Chewables A pediatric OT of 17 years shares what… January 15, 2024 Elizabeth's Journey Celebrating Elizabeth’s 26th Birthday: Embracing Uniqueness and Joy Happy 26th Birthday to Elizabeth It was a good day for her, well 4 good days for her. Everyone who works with her in life has had their “Birthday” time with… July 11, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey The Power of Teamwork and Listening: Our Journey with Elizabeth I know that many people ask me how I did or rather, better, how WE did all that we did for Elizabeth? How did you know what to do? Is… June 9, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey A Memorable Mother-Daughter Getaway: Embracing Quality Time and Independence So, I am not sure if I had mentioned our big debate about vacations this year but it went a little something like this. The big question was asked: Should… May 19, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey Reflecting on 25 Years: Celebrating Elizabeth’s Growth and Accomplishments 25 years in! Soon Elizabeth will be looking at her next birthday and every year it sets me thinking. I know her birthday is a few months off but as… April 11, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey [My Book] Elizabeth Believes in Herself: The Special Journey Continues Elizabeth has had a good month. A few twists and turns but a good month. We heard from the nursing home about her job in the dietary department. For those… March 4, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey Celebrating Elizabeth’s Reading Success – A Heart-warming Story of Growth and Accomplishment I love to listen to Elizabeth read with her new reading tutor. I love listening to the cadence of her reading and the way she is happy to read. I… February 13, 2023 Elizabeth's Journey Reflections on a Busy Month: Updates on Elizabeth’s Progress So it has been quite a full month, I can’t believe it has actually been a month already. And let’s just state the obvious it is now officially the holiday… December 5, 2022 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth’s Rhythm, Sister Time, and Growing Life Skills Welcome to October! I for one cannot believe that we are here already.  I know that in Ohio, the beautiful colors of Fall are all around us, but I still… October 4, 2022 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth’s Vision Therapy Update: Working Hard and Seeing Results Eye Therapy Update I know I left off before with the plan to tell you about the next appointment for Elizabeth’s vision therapy. So I am happy to say that… September 13, 2022