Play skills are one of the most important areas that children, especially those with Autism, need to learn. These skills provide opportunities for the child to entertain themselves in meaningful ways, interact with others, and learn important cognitive skills. A successful way to teach play skills to children with autism is to initially teach the […]
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Many of us have heard executive functioning used in terms of our children at school and at home. But what does it mean? Executive Function – a Definition Executive functions are necessary for goal-directed behavior. When we use the phrase “executive functioning skills,” we are describing a set of cognitive skills that control and regulate […]
A school speech-language screening allows a speech-language pathologist to observe the child’s language understanding and use, production of speech sounds, vocal and nasal quality, and social language skills. The screening typically follows a checklist that a speech-language pathologist administers in approximately 15-20 minutes. Most screening tools yield a “pass” or “did not pass”. If a […]
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Bedtime can be a stressful time of the day for both children and their parents. Getting your child to sleep in their own bed at night can be quite the challenge. Figuring out what works best for you and your child can be exhausting and may require a trial-and-error process. If you are searching for […]
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Executive functioning skills are daily requirements for everyone, especially for school-age children who are required to be organized, pay attention, plan, and manage their time. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) often struggle with executive functioning tasks that can negatively impact their attitude towards school, academic achievement and performance, and overall emotional well-being. Common experiences of […]
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Many people correlate hand flapping with only Autism, however this is not the case. All children could exhibit a hand flapping behavior when they are in a heightened emotional state including when anxious, excited, and/or upset. Many believe that children with Autism will engage in hand flapping as a self-stimulatory activity, which can be accompanied […]
Parents often worry when their child reaches 18 months or 2 years of age and does not talk much or at all. Some children exhibit late language emergence, also known as late talking or a language delay. Approximately 10-20% of 2-year-old children exhibit late language emergence. A late-talking toddler is typically defined as a 24 […]
Kids thrive on pleasing their parents, so when your child does something well you want to praise them! Have you ever said “you are so smart” or “you are so talented” at a sport? It’s not that simple, as the way you praise them can impact their confidence and drive. As an example, our son […]
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Attending your child’s IEP meeting can be a stressful and complex process. Whether you are new to the process or have previously attended IEP meetings, here are some helpful tips to make sure your child is getting appropriate services within the school setting: Understand what your child’s educational disability is. There are 13 different disabilities […]
What are motor speech disorders? Motor speech disorders are neurologically-based speech disorders that affect the planning, programming, control or execution of speech. In order to produce speech, every person must coordinate a range of muscles and muscle groups, including those controlling the vocal cords, the lips, the tongue, the jaw and the respiratory system. Movements […]
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How to Teach Play Skills to a Child With Autism
/in Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Development, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Play /by North Shore Pediatric TherapyPlay skills are one of the most important areas that children, especially those with Autism, need to learn. These skills provide opportunities for the child to entertain themselves in meaningful ways, interact with others, and learn important cognitive skills. A successful way to teach play skills to children with autism is to initially teach the […]
What Are Executive Function Skills?
/in ADHD, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Executive Functioning, Neuropsychology, Parenting /by North Shore Pediatric TherapyMany of us have heard executive functioning used in terms of our children at school and at home. But what does it mean? Executive Function – a Definition Executive functions are necessary for goal-directed behavior. When we use the phrase “executive functioning skills,” we are describing a set of cognitive skills that control and regulate […]
Why School Speech-Language Screens are Important
/in Development, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Kindergarten-5th Grade, School, Speech and Language, Speech Language Pathology /by North Shore Pediatric TherapyA school speech-language screening allows a speech-language pathologist to observe the child’s language understanding and use, production of speech sounds, vocal and nasal quality, and social language skills. The screening typically follows a checklist that a speech-language pathologist administers in approximately 15-20 minutes. Most screening tools yield a “pass” or “did not pass”. If a […]
How to Get Your Kid to Sleep in Their Own Bed
/in Behavior, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sleep /by North Shore Pediatric TherapyBedtime can be a stressful time of the day for both children and their parents. Getting your child to sleep in their own bed at night can be quite the challenge. Figuring out what works best for you and your child can be exhausting and may require a trial-and-error process. If you are searching for […]
Back to School with ADHD
/in ADHD, Family, Kindergarten-5th Grade, Middle School, School /by Terry Ann AdjmulExecutive functioning skills are daily requirements for everyone, especially for school-age children who are required to be organized, pay attention, plan, and manage their time. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) often struggle with executive functioning tasks that can negatively impact their attitude towards school, academic achievement and performance, and overall emotional well-being. Common experiences of […]
Hand Flapping: When to Worry
/in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Health Topics and Conditions Database /by North Shore Pediatric TherapyMany people correlate hand flapping with only Autism, however this is not the case. All children could exhibit a hand flapping behavior when they are in a heightened emotional state including when anxious, excited, and/or upset. Many believe that children with Autism will engage in hand flapping as a self-stimulatory activity, which can be accompanied […]
My Toddler Isn’t Talking Yet! Will He Catch Up?
/in Development, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Speech and Language, Speech Language Pathology /by Lindsay ValentinoParents often worry when their child reaches 18 months or 2 years of age and does not talk much or at all. Some children exhibit late language emergence, also known as late talking or a language delay. Approximately 10-20% of 2-year-old children exhibit late language emergence. A late-talking toddler is typically defined as a 24 […]
Why is Mindset Important for Child Development?
/in Birth-3, Just For Parents, Kindergarten-5th Grade, Living Skills, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Parenting /by Gregory TesnarKids thrive on pleasing their parents, so when your child does something well you want to praise them! Have you ever said “you are so smart” or “you are so talented” at a sport? It’s not that simple, as the way you praise them can impact their confidence and drive. As an example, our son […]
5 Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
/in High School, Kindergarten-5th Grade, Mental Health, Middle School, School, Social Work /by Melissa JoshelAttending your child’s IEP meeting can be a stressful and complex process. Whether you are new to the process or have previously attended IEP meetings, here are some helpful tips to make sure your child is getting appropriate services within the school setting: Understand what your child’s educational disability is. There are 13 different disabilities […]
What Parents Need to Know About Motor Speech Disorders
/in Development, Health Topics and Conditions Database, Speech and Language, Speech Language Pathology /by Megan SiekkinenWhat are motor speech disorders? Motor speech disorders are neurologically-based speech disorders that affect the planning, programming, control or execution of speech. In order to produce speech, every person must coordinate a range of muscles and muscle groups, including those controlling the vocal cords, the lips, the tongue, the jaw and the respiratory system. Movements […]