Anna & Charlie
Pets, pets, and more pets! So, my 9 year old daughter loves animals. After our dog died right prior to […]
Anna's Advancements
Anna's Advancements
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!”
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
Anna's Advancements
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
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Ask a Therapist: Breathing & Sleep Patterns
Answer: A strong starting point is training on tethered oral tissues (TOTs), plus practical coursework focused on teaching nasal breathing
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Ask a Therapist: Differentiating Between Bite Blocks and Bite Tube
Answer: The difference between bite blocks and bite tubes is that bite blocks target isometric jaw stability at set jaw
From the Experts
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
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Ask A Therapist: Cranial Dystonia & Embouchure Disorder
Quick answer: Cranial dystonia is a broad term for dystonia affecting areas of the head/face (often including jaw, face, and
A Parent's Perspective
Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits
Quick answer: When routines change, even strong skills can “backslide.” Practicing good habits helps us most. I STOP, pause my
A Parent's Perspective
A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime
Quick answer: For Elizabeth, feeding was less about food variety and more about the motor planning steps of self-feeding. What