Archive for October, 2008

Hearing Your Child’s Diagnosis For The First Time

Several months ago I ran across a blog in my research for this site.  The title of the post stopped my surfing.  “Early Intervention Sucks.”
OUCH! Being a pediatric SLP who specializes in early intervention, this hit a little too close to home.
My heart sank as I read her story.  She had just finished the initial evaluation with her state’s [...]

“Red Flags” That Warrant a Referral for Early Intervention or Preschool Therapy Services

I get so many questions from parents who want to know if their child should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist or other professional.  On my October 23 show “Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate” we discussed “red flags” that we note in toddlers and preschoolers that warrant a referral to an early [...]

Sensory Processing Disorder Resources for Parents with Toddlers with Language Delays

“Sensory issues” is a term pediatric therapists often use to describe differences in how a child reacts to incoming information which is measurably different than what we would expect to see.  This includes differences in how a child might perceive and process what he sees, feels, hears, smells, tastes, and how he reacts when he moves.  
Many children with language delays also [...]

Listen LIVE on October 10 to “Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate”

This week we’re continuing our discussion about sensory issues in toddlers and preschoolers.  On this show we’ll review very basic treatment strategies we use in our practices. 
We’ll also tell you when you should call in an occupational therapist to formally assess your child for sensory processing disorders.
If you’re a parent who has a child with “quirks,” or one who is [...]

Muscle Tone Information for Parents

Here are the references I promised a couple of weeks ago about muscle tone and how it affects development in toddlers.  Some sites are specific to a particular diagnosis, and some are very general.  

For great basic information about muscle tone for parents as well as information regarding “w” sitting, gross motor activities to target low muscle tone at home, and discussion [...]

Listen LIVE to “Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate” on October 1

We’re launching a new topic on this week’s show, and I can’t wait to tell you about it!
This Friday we’re beginning a month-long series on sensory issues in toddlers and preschoolers, and this week we’re starting with a a very basic introduction to sensory processing disorders.
This won’t be an over-your-head review full of so much lingo that you’ll need a medical [...]