January 17, 2025
Understanding ABA: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Behavior
By Jordan Molina, RBT and Katrina Deminski, BCBA Child and Family Development’s ABA program is small but mighty. The...
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January 10, 2025
16 Reasons Why Play Therapy Works
By: Missy Lloyd, LCMHC Play therapy is a highly effective therapeutic approach for children, especially for those who may...
January 06, 2025
Stuttering: Interventions for the Home and in Speech Therapy
By: Carlee Jones, M.A., CCC-SL Speech therapy for stuttering will include a comprehensive and tailored approach targeting increased fluency...
December 20, 2024
Setting Boundaries with Empathy: Discipline that Builds Respect
By: Gretchen Hunter, PhD Explanation: Discipline doesn’t have to mean punishment. Setting clear, age-appropriate boundaries while showing empathy encourages...
December 17, 2024
Handling Parenting Advice from Others
By: Taylor Hoover, LCMHCA Parenting a neurodivergent child is a unique and deeply personal experience. Every child is different,...
December 09, 2024
Toddler Gift Guide: OT Recommended
By Sadie Brewster The holiday season is finally upon us! However, riding right along with the holiday cheer is...
December 06, 2024
Evidence-Based Parenting Behaviors: Managing Screentime
Evidence-Based Parenting Behaviors: What Works for Raising Happy, Healthy Kids By Gretchen Hunter, PhD Pediatric Neuropsychologist Why Evidence-Based Parenting...
December 03, 2024
What is Orton-Gillingham Tutoring?
By: Mary “Mo” Froneberger, MAT Orton-Gillingham (OG) tutoring is a structured, research-based approach specifically designed to help children and...
November 22, 2024
Adaptive Sports and Recreation in our Community
In our community: Adaptive sports and recreation By: Amanda Stone, DPT What are adaptive sports and recreation? Adaptive sports...
November 18, 2024
Executive Functioning Coaching
By: Caitlin Miller, M.Ed. Executive functioning (EF) refers to the set of cognitive skills that help individuals plan, organize,...
November 08, 2024
Stress in Children & Teens
Stress in Children & Teens Gretchen Hunter, PhD As we enter the school year routine children and parents report...
October 21, 2024
Using Gestures to Increase Communication Skills
By: Lydia Stimpson Before children say their first words, they communicate with you. One of the ways we interact...
October 15, 2024
Gross Motor Halloween Activities for Kids!
By: Chelsea Mihm, DPT Spider Web: Balance Activity Using duct tape, painters tape, or chalk outside make a large...
October 07, 2024
Communicating with Children about Traumatic Events
Written By: Christine Schwab Traumatic events happen to children more than people realize, including shootings, violent fights, environmental disasters,...
September 30, 2024
The Importance of Communicating with Children about Feelings
By: Anna Tamburello, M.Ed., LCMHCA, MT-BC Typically, when you ask a child how they are feeling, they may just...
September 18, 2024
Limit Setting: The A.C.T Method for Better Behavior
By: Brandyn Street, LP Misbehavior is a normal part of childhood, but it can still be stressful for both...