Good nutrition has long been viewed as a cornerstone of physical health, but research is increasingly showing diet’s effect on as well A special section in Clinical Psychological Science highlights the different approaches that psychology researchers are taking to understand the many ways in which nutrition and mental health intersect. Clinical Psychological Science is a…
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Don’t Let The Turkeys Get You Down This Holiday Season
“At about 16 mos. I called for an evaluation for Oliver and boy did all hell break loose! My husband came home shortly after the evaluators left to find me sitting in the middle of the dining room floor holding Oliver and crying” Having a special needs child can put stress on your marriage. If can affect…
Apraxia First And Now Stuttering Too
If your child has apraxia, sometime after speech starts to comes in, perhaps around the age of 4 to 6 years old, there are a percentage that go through a developmental stuttering stage. This is a stage that can happen in neurotypical children and it’s not the same thing as true stuttering. My son Tanner…
The Benefits Of Ride Therapy For Apraxia
It was kind of by accident that I noticed that Tanner’s Mr. Bumpy must of been scared by the rides! Ride Therapy There is no official therapy called ride therapy yet. I just call it that because without a doubt everyone including his SLP noticed a surge in Tanner’s speech a day after he went on…
Parents as Partners in Young Children’s Stuttering Treatment
From the Stuttering Conference 2001. About the presenter: Anne Cordes Bothe, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Georgia. Her research and clinical interests focus on the measurement of stuttered speech and on the interaction of measurement and treatment variables in determining the efficacy,…
School At The Museum Improves Confidence, Communication, Social Skills
What if there was a way to fix this through co-location? Instead of day or night at the museum, what about school at the museum? How many of you recall how fun it was when you were in school to have a field trip? And what an amazing experience when students have the opportunity to…
Einstein Said “Yes, But Where Are Its Wheels?” At 2
When the 2.5 -year-old-was told of the arrival of a little sister with whom he could play, he imagined a kind of toy, for at the sight of this new creature he asked, with great disappointment, “Yes, but where are its wheels?” As a parent of a late talker you’ve probably heard about the Einstein…
I Am Learning To Speak, Trick Or Treat
Not everyone will understand what it’s like to go trick or treating with a child who is still learning to talk, but if you are prepared the day may go better than you expected and your child will have a lot of fun! If you can, go with a group so it’s not obvious your…
Happy Halloween IEP Meme
LISA GENG Author and Executive Director at The Cherab Foundation Lisa Geng got her start as a designer, patented inventor,and creator in the fashion, toy, and film industries, but after the early diagnosis of her young children she entered the world of nonprofit, pilot studies, and advocacy. As the mother of two “late talkers,”…
Pet Assisted Therapy For Special Needs
“Anyone who has ever owned a pet will readily verify the benefits of associating with furred, feathered, or finned friends. Animals are fun to be with and comforting to hold. Their antics inspire humor and a sense of carefreeness, a return to childhood with its buoyant spirits. Caring for pets encourages nurturance, responsibility, and adherence…