Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAFeb 73 min5 Key Principles to Preventing Challenging BehaviorsLet’s face it, children can have big emotions and those big emotions can translate to tantrums and other challenging behaviors. These...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAJan 235 minEnhanced Milieu Teaching: A Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Intervention for Promoting Language Young children who have deficits in communication and language skills are not only at risk for academic failure but are also at risk for...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAJan 103 minEarly Predictors of Autism Spectrum DisorderThere are many early signs of autism in young children which include challenges with shifting attention, decreased joint attention, and...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBADec 27, 20212 minUse Everyday Routines to Build UnderstandingDid you know that you can use every day routines to help build your child’s understanding of language? Without receptive language, it is...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBANov 17, 20213 minWhich Approach Should You Use? Whether you’re a parent or a therapist it can be challenging at times to know which interventions or strategies are best to use to...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBASep 5, 20213 minTips to Help Your Toddler Start TalkingWe all want to see our children thrive and meet their developmental milestones. But what happens when your child is a late talker or...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAAug 8, 20214 min5 Things You Can Do to Help Increase Your Child's Vocabulary Isn’t it frustrating when your little one can repeat the words you model to them but never seem to say them on their own, or when you...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAJul 11, 20214 minThe Importance of PointingWhen a toddler points at something in their environment, our first reaction is to look at what they are pointing at. This is a form of...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAMay 22, 20213 minMaking Sense of Your Child's Sensory PreferencesWe all have sensory preferences. Some people like to listen to music loudly, whereas others may prefer the quiet. Some people gravitate...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAApr 24, 20213 minReinforcement: 5 Key Principles Want to teach your child something new, or increase the frequency of a target behavior? To do this, you will need to use reinforcement....
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAApr 7, 20212 minConsider a Social StoryDoes your child have difficulty with anxiety, routines or knowing how to interact with others in certain situations? Consider making a...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAMar 14, 20213 minChallenges for Siblings with Special Needs: Their Own Unique NeedsIf you want to know how to treat a child with special needs, look at their sibling, they will show you. Siblings of special needs...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAMar 1, 20212 minWhat is your child trying to tell you? Many children with language delay will communicate what they want and don’t want using challenging behaviors. As such, it can prove...
Jenny Pendleton, LMFTJan 24, 20212 minAssisting Children with Grief In these difficult times, we are aware that many are struggling with grief and loss. Grief can be a long and complicated process for...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAJan 8, 20212 minTheory of Mind. What is it and why is it important? Theory of mind involves understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do. It allows us to predict and...
Carollyn Thomas, MS, OTR/L, SWCDec 12, 20203 minPromoting ChewingAs an occupational therapist who works in feeding, one question that frequently comes up is “how do I help my child learn to chew food?”...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBANov 30, 20203 minToy Rotation: Making Play Exciting AgainAs a therapist I am often asked what toys that I would recommend parent’s purchase for their children as their children seemingly are...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBANov 9, 20202 min5 Ways to Create Communication Opportunities Let’s face it, is really easy when you have a child that is a late-talker or is language delayed to instinctively know what they want...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAOct 27, 20203 minBring Out the Books! Books can be a great tool for expanding your child's language. But, what if your child isn't interested in books, or can't sit long enough?
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBAOct 17, 20203 minDeveloping a Roadmap After an Autism DiagnosisHearing that your child has autism can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That is why you need a roadmap to guide you and your next steps.