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     Kids are known to have increased energy and occasionally be disruptive (life would be boring without them though, wouldn’t it?!). Many parents wonder, however, is… Read More »Children with ADHD

  Help! My Child Won’t Follow Directions       “Matthew, go bring your shoes, please”… *silence*… “Matthew, did you hear me?”… No matter how many times you repeat… Read More »Help! My Child Won’t Follow Directions

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Pediatric Population      Before talking about velopharyngeal dysfunction, is important to understand what is typical velopharyngeal function:  The velopharyngeal valve is made up… Read More »Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Pediatric Population

What is a Phonological Process?      Have you ever heard your child say words like “wain” for “rain”, or “pane” for “plane”? For some, it can… Read More »Phonological Processes

  Imagine you’re watching your child play in the living room, while smiling and admiring your beautiful toddler. Your friend’s child then comes over for a… Read More »A Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is Selective Mutism?          I met a 4-year-old child at a birthday party and said, “Hi! What’s your name?”; the child stares back at… Read More »Selective Mutism

  The Zones of Regulation         Self-regulation is the ability to manage your emotions and behaviors in accordance with the demands of each situation. We… Read More »Zones of Regulation

All About Central Auditory Processing Disorder       Have you ever noticed having to repeat instructions to your child? You’ve had his hearing checked, and everything came… Read More »Central Auditory Processing Disorder

All About Echolalia          As children learn to talk and communicate with others, it is common for them to repeat what they’ve heard. By age… Read More »All about echolalia

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?  Introduction      Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a disorder characterized by difficulties managing information that comes in through the senses. For… Read More »What is sensory processing disorder?