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Liz Talton

Dallas, Texas

SAHM Blogger, Masters in Psychology

Liz Talton is the author and creator of Pitter Patter of Baby Feet, a website dedicated to trying to conceive; fertility; pregnancy; mental health and anything related to motherhood. Before starting a family, she received a master’s degree in forensic psychology and mental health. She is now a full-time blogger, wife and mother to two boys ages three and 6 months.

Liz Talton's Articles
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How to Increase Your Child’s Focus and Concentration

Now that your children are attending school at home, many find dealing with their child’s attention span for online school difficult.  Thankfully, there are simple…

Liz Talton
Jan 18, 2022
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What to Expect at an Occupational Therapy Evaluation

An occupational therapy evaluation determines whether a child would benefit from therapy and to create a custom therapy plan.  A custom therapy plan requires providing an occupational therapist…

Liz Talton
Jan 17, 2022
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7 Tips for Working at Home with Kids during the Coronavirus

As the world is forced into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many parents are working from home.  But work-at-home parents face many challenges and…

Liz Talton
Jan 17, 2022
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Causes for Autism - Genetics, Toxins and More

Now science believes there is no one single cause to autism. Instead, it’s believed environmental and biological factors influence the development of autism. Although many factors…

Liz Talton
Jan 16, 2022
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Stimming Behavior and Autism: What it is, Causes And How To Manage It

Stimming is any behavior that involved movements or sounds that are repeated to self-stimulate and soothe.  Most stimming behavior involves activating all five senses for…

Liz Talton
Jan 16, 2022
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Will My Nonverbal Autistic Child Ever Talk?

For children with autism, the rate of development is slightly different.   Many children with autism are behind in speech and language development. This often…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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Is Your Child A Sensory Seeker Or Avoider?

Sensory Avoider (hypersensitive) A sensory avoiding child who struggles with processing environmental stimuli will become overwhelmed.  This results in the child being overly sensitive to…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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Customize A Picture Exchange Communication System For Your Child

But every child is different.  To make PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) work for your child, it needs to be customized.  Now that I’m starting…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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10 Kids’ Indoor Activities That Burn Extra Energy

Fun indoor activities for children are necessary to keep them entertained and supply a mental break from schoolwork.  During this pandemic, kids’ activity ideas need…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food

While a picky eater may not like broccoli, children with autism develop food aversions that go beyond picky eating. Scientific studies have found children within…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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How to Foster an Early Love of Reading

If you start a routine of reading to your child, you provide health and development benefits that last a lifetime!  To help create a love…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

The picture exchange communication system, known as PECS allows a person to still communicate without the use of words.  Essentially, it gives a “voice” to…

Liz Talton
Jan 15, 2022
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Sensory Bottles for Autism : A Simple Guide

Children with autism struggle with processing sensory information around them such as tastes, movement, brightness, smells, and textures.  Sensory bottles provide a calming sensory experience…

Liz Talton
Jan 6, 2022