Ask A Therapist: Why Use the Term “Oral Placement Therapy” (OPT) over “Oral Motor Exercises”?
We received the below from a therapist that works in the Academic arena and wanted to share the…
4.9 YEARS: FULL SUMMER MODE!
We are in full summer mode here! Belle has been enjoying some horseback riding lessons, swimming, cheering on…
#TBT: My Best Tips for Eliciting the K Sound
This is a repost from Dean Trout’s Little Shop of SLP, with permission from the author. Upon reaching out…
4.7 YEARS: MORE INTELLIGIBLE THAT I THOUGHT
Hello! Belle has been a little under the weather this month, and I have been a little concerned…
4.4 YEARS: MAKING UP HER OWN SILLY PHRASES
Happy New Year! Belle’s year is off to a solid start! I am happy to report that we…
ASHA CONVENTION IS NEXT WEEK! COME SEE US AT BOOTH 423, SESSIONS 1205 & 1689 ;)
Who’s excited for the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention next week? The convention is happening November 17-19…
3 YEARS 10&11 MONTHS: GETTING BACK-TO-SCHOOL AFTER DISNEY WORLD MAGIC
3 Years 10 Months Summer continues in our household! This month, Belle has enjoyed swimming lessons (and lots…
Success Story: Colter & Vanessa
In April of 2015, I received an e-mail about a little boy with Down syndrome named Colter. His…
3 YEARS 8&9 MONTHS: SHE IS READING!
3 Years 8 Months Belle got her palatal expander out this month! Her “princess jewelry,” as we referred…
3 YEARS 6&7 MONTHS: WHAT “WORK” LOOKS LIKE
3 Years 6 Months This month I decided to include videos of Belle doing her oral motor…