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Separation Anxiety - What To Do?!

Separation Anxiety - What To Do?!

Ahh, yes . . . separation anxiety. Although it’s normal and something every child (and parent) goes through, it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
Spring Activity to Target Speech Therapy
Spring Activity to Target Speech Therapy

I’ve found that my daughter is highly motivated by her favorite movie characters and by all things Disney. She also love...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 6, 2022
Behaviors in a Child with a Communication Disorder
Behaviors in a Child with a Communication Disorder

In This Article Screaming because of a Limited Vocabulary Bottles vs. Sippy Cups Pacifier Usage Take Away Points about B...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 14, 2022
Reading vs. Adult Communication
Reading vs. Adult Communication

Reading is excellent for so many different skills beyond speech and language development. It works on attention, compreh...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 5, 2022
How Does IEP for Preschool work?
How Does IEP for Preschool work?

In This Article First Things First: Early Intervention Preschools and IEPs

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 5, 2022
Parent Involvement in the IEP Process
Parent Involvement in the IEP Process

As a mom of twins that were both assigned an IEP at 3-years-old, I want to share my experience. My goal is to help other...

Jeanne VisserJeanne VisserJan 26, 2022
A New Gene Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder!
A New Gene Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder!

Is autism a genetic disorder? The purpose of this blog isn’t to cause a debate.

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 3, 2022
Does Otitis Media or Glue Ear Affect Child’s Speech?
Does Otitis Media or Glue Ear Affect Child’s Speech?

According to the American Speech and Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) website, glue ear is a condition where the middle ea...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
Toddler Exercise and Activities to Get Out that Energy!
Toddler Exercise and Activities to Get Out that Energy!

I’ve always assumed that whatever she is doing, that HAS to be enough, right? At this age, it’s less about how much exer...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 7, 2022
How to Engage Children In Speech Therapy
How to Engage Children In Speech Therapy

Children may think it’s boring, don’t like the speech therapist, might not enjoy the tasks or could not get along with t...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 1, 2022
Babies Learn Grammar Before They Speak
Babies Learn Grammar Before They Speak

All parents can appreciate the profound moment of their baby’s first words. I remember being so excited when my daughter...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 14, 2022
Can Children on the Autism Spectrum have Apraxia of Speech?
Can Children on the Autism Spectrum have Apraxia of Speech?

So first things first, your child can be diagnosed with Autism AND have apraxia of speech at the same time. Can both dis...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 11, 2022
What Does ‘Cognition’ Mean and Why Is It Important?
What Does ‘Cognition’ Mean and Why Is It Important?

Cognition consists of the mental activities involved in how your child comprehends and receives information presented to...

Natalie BarnesNatalie BarnesJan 25, 2022
Cleft Palate and Lip: Causes, Treatment and Speech Therapy
Cleft Palate and Lip: Causes, Treatment and Speech Therapy

In This Article Fun Speech Therapy At-home Practice with Speech Blubs How Common Are Cleft Palates and Lips? Cleft Palat...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 21, 2022
Speech Therapy and Frenectomies
Speech Therapy and Frenectomies

First things first, a lot of people might not be aware of what a frenectomy entails. Frenectomy is a simple oral surgica...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
Epilepsy and Language Development
Epilepsy and Language Development

One disorder that has been looked at quite significantly is epilepsy. Throughout studies, it has been determined that ep...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
JJ and CH Sounds Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents
JJ and CH Sounds Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents

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Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
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