5 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...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
The Importance of Pointing
When 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, BCBA
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
Making Sense of Your Child's Sensory Preferences
We 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, BCBA
- Apr 24, 2021
- 3 min
Reinforcement: 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, BCBA
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Consider a Social Story
Does 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, BCBA
- Mar 14, 2021
- 3 min
Challenges for Siblings with Special Needs: Their Own Unique Needs
If 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, BCBA
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
What 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...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
A Guide for Using Prompts when Teaching Individuals with Special Needs
Research shows that prompts are an effective teaching tool and as such are an integral part of most interventions, regardless of therapy...
Jenny Pendleton, LMFT
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Assisting 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, BCBA
- Jan 11, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for Teaching Autistic Children
Teaching functional skills in a functional manner is key to a child’s success. After all, if we teach something to a child and they...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Theory 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...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Dec 24, 2020
- 3 min
Priming: A How to Guide
We all want to see our children succeed, especially in new situations or when expectations are different. But how can we set up our...
Carollyn Thomas, MS, OTR/L, SWC
- Dec 12, 2020
- 3 min
Promoting Chewing
As 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, BCBA
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Toy Rotation: Making Play Exciting Again
As 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, BCBA
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
Effective Practices in Intervention: Including Siblings
When I first started my pediatric private practice, I went into the homes of families to provide therapy. While not necessarily aware of...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
5 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, BCBA
- Nov 3, 2020
- 5 min
5-Tips to Gain & Maintain Learner Cooperation in Therapy Sessions
I have heard many therapists share frustration over their client’s behaviors exhibited in therapy to the point that they question if...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
Bring 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, BCBA
- Oct 24, 2020
- 4 min
Work Burnout & What to Do About It
While being a therapist is extremely rewarding it can also be draining at times. Learn this signs of workplace burnout and what to do about
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
- Oct 17, 2020
- 3 min
Developing a Roadmap After an Autism Diagnosis
Hearing that your child has autism can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That is why you need a roadmap to guide you and your next steps.
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