Anna's Advancements Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Ask A Therapist 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 response. I am interested to know why you changed the terminology you… May 23, 2018 Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: Down Syndrome & Feeding Hello, my daughter is almost 2 years old and has Down Syndrome. We had the opportunity to meet Lori Overland when my daughter was about 9 months old. I feel… May 23, 2018 Ask A Therapist Annabelle's Progress 4 YEARS 1 MONTH: WORKING ON SPEECH ACCURACY AND CLARITY We love working with Monica at TalkTools! She is full of knowledge and experience. When a speech issue comes up with Belle, and I am viewing it as a really big problem that we… November 28, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLE!!! 4 AND STARTING PRESCHOOL! Belle is 4! It’s crazy to believe that we just celebrated her 4th birthday. This little gal is full of life, and we are so proud of her. Belle also… October 31, 2016 Annabelle's Progress From the Experts DIET-SHAPING FOR SELF-LIMITED DIETS IN CHILDREN WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER This article was initially presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, Thursday, November 17, 2016, 4:30-5:30 PM. It is available in video in full on Facebook: Part 1 / Part 2 Authors: Robyn Merkel-Walsh… October 22, 2016 From the Experts Annabelle's Progress 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 of pool time), a slip’n slide party, BBQs, fairs, a trip to… September 30, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Success Stories Success Story: Colter & Vanessa Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Home › Blog › Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Success Story Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Colter’s Down syndrome… September 23, 2016 Success Stories Annabelle's Progress 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 to it, was in for a total of six months. Even though… August 29, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 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 exercises. They are not super exciting videos, but that’s what “work” looks… August 1, 2016 Annabelle's Progress