It is common to say “sorry I got a little tongue tied” when we mess up on our words or attempt to say a tongue twister. Tongue twisters, excitement, fatigue, and many other reasons can cause us to want to use this expression. However...
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Sometimes it’s a little hard to get kids off of the couch, but that shouldn’t be a problem anymore! “GoNoodle Kids” is The App that get’s kids moving! The app is filled with heart pumping, kid-friendly movement videos that are intended to...
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A popular holiday tradition is cooking and baking. Involve your children in this special tradition by using visual recipes that include a picture for each step, which is helpful for non-readers or those that need the visual cues to help with...
MoreAs Christmas is quickly approaching many of us are struggling with finding fun gifts for our children that also have educational value. Let me say first that any toy that you buy for your child can be educational when the parent is actively...
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Echolalia is “echoing” or repeating what another person has said. When children are described as “echolalic” they can repeat words and phrases from prior activities instead of producing their own utterances independently. For instance, they can...
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We are deep into the holiday season, beginning with Halloween and ending with bringing in a New Year. This is a time to be joyful, spend with family, and create new memories. For many children who have difficulty with sensory processing...
MoreIntroducing new foods into a picky eater’s diet can be very tricky, but going one small step at a time is important. The idea of “food chaining” gradually introduces new foods by changing components of what your child...
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