Anna's Advancements Introducing Anna Meet Anna!   This is our precious, happy, spunky four year old child with Down Syndrome.  Everyone says it-her presence immediately lights up a room. She is such a joyful… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy   March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Uniqueness of Anna Anna is hilarious!  I’m seeing her unique personality coming out!  Her speech therapist has been working on “hypothetical questions”.  For example, what would you do if you got hurt?  And… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Happy 6th Birthday Anna!! Anna had a birthday!  She is now 6 years old! We went out to eat for breakfast, something we have not done in a very long time!  She thoroughly enjoyed… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Anna’s “L’s” are improving…. Anna woke up one night earlier than usual, came into our room, and declared, “Mama, I had a nightmare.” Curiously, I asked her to tell me about it… “Mama, I… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Anna at the Pumpkin Patch The fall air is crisp and feels nice. This is my favorite time of year. We were able to go to the pumpkin patch this year! Anna loved pulling the… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements 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,… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements From the Experts Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products! Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products! | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › From the Experts › Favorite Mealtime Products From the Experts Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite… March 5, 2024 From the Experts Ask A Therapist 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 tongue), which can impact chewing, speech, and swallowing. Embouchure dystonia… March 4, 2024 Ask A Therapist From the Experts From the Experts: When Is Drooling an Issue and What to do About it By: Lori L. Overland MS, CCC-SLP,C/NDT,CLC, FOM I am asked regularly by parents,  therapists, physicians and participants who attend my courses how to address drooling. Copious drooling can be both… February 13, 2024 From the Experts