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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...

We all want to see our children thrive and meet their developmental milestones. But what happens when your child is a late talker or...

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...

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...

We all have sensory preferences. Some people like to listen to music loudly, whereas others may prefer the quiet. Some people gravitate...

Want to teach your child something new, or increase the frequency of a target behavior? To do this, you will need to use reinforcement....

Does your child have difficulty with anxiety, routines or knowing how to interact with others in certain situations? Consider making a...

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...

Many children with language delay will communicate what they want and don’t want using challenging behaviors. As such, it can prove...

Research shows that prompts are an effective teaching tool and as such are an integral part of most interventions, regardless of therapy...

In these difficult times, we are aware that many are struggling with grief and loss. Grief can be a long and complicated process for...

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...

Theory of mind involves understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do. It allows us to predict and...

We all want to see our children succeed, especially in new situations or when expectations are different. But how can we set up our...

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?”...

As a therapist I am often asked what toys that I would recommend parent’s purchase for their children as their children seemingly are...

When I first started my pediatric private practice, I went into the homes of families to provide therapy. While not necessarily aware of...

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...

I have heard many therapists share frustration over their client’s behaviors exhibited in therapy to the point that they question if...

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?