Anna & Charlie
Pets, pets, and more pets! So, my 9 year old daughter loves animals. After our dog died right prior to the initial COVID lockdowns a couple years ago, she has…
Double Cute… Yes you are Anna!!
Anna’s a smart cookie! But, I can’t call her that because she always says, “I’m not a cookie! I’m Anna!” So, then, I said on a different occasion, “Where’s my…
Back to School Update: Dealing with Medical Issues and Speech Delays
We have started school again! The summer went by so fast. We have been trying to work through her medical issues. We sought another opinion and between the two doctors,…
Anna’s recent hospitalization: some set back, but overall improving!
Anna is always all smiles. Even during her most recent hospitalization. She has been having some serious issues with her gut though. She would pass loose stools, blood, mucus, and…
Ask a Therapist: Breathing & Sleep Patterns
I’m a speech pathologist from Oman. I have a 9-year-old boy who exhibits mouth breathing, sleep apnea, and snoring. Despite undergoing adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy last year, there has been no…
Ask a Therapist: Differentiating Between Bite Blocks and Bite Tube
What is the difference between bite blocks and bite tube? How do you know the difference of when to use them in therapy? The difference between the bite blocks and…
Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products!
Hi! My name is Liz Smithson, I am a speech language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with people with speech and feeding disorders across all ages. I…
Ask A Therapist: Cranial Dystonia & Embouchure Disorder
I am seeking information about cranial dystonia and embouchure disorder and use of TalkTools. I have not worked with an embouchure disorder but did play French horn so I’m familiar…
Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits
So I am about 4 months out from the fall that broke my leg It happened on November 2nd. And it has been quite the journey since…… And it is…
A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime
As I watch Elizabeth eat her dinner and salad. And I gently remind her to eat slowly…again. I am made aware that that is our biggest work now… to continue…