The Practical Therapist

Today's episode is a quick tidbit on how to get meaningful eye contact from a child, who may have a suspected diagnosis of Autism. 

For today’s topic, I will discuss several common causes for developmental delays.

Today, I will discuss what constitutes a developmental delay and the 5 main areas that are typically assessed. 

Today’s episode will focus on how to produce the /h/ sound. 

Today, I will talk about how you as a parent can help your child make certain sounds at home, using everyday, practical, and accessible materials. 

Today’s podcast will discuss the different types of solids and liquids that an SLP will introduce to a patient that has been cleared to try foods and liquids by mouth.

Today’s podcast will discuss treating a child who is NPO. 

Today I will be giving a short discussion about what a Bedside Swallow Evaluation consists of.

Hello my Practical People,  You can now follow me on Instagram @practicaltherapysolutions and on my Youtube Channel Practical Therapy Solutions!!!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQNiX2i2QxNkjni6LiQaAA

Today I will be discussing some of the assessment tools that are used to diagnose feeding disorders.

Today's episode will discuss feeding disorders and the role of the SLP. 

Today, I will discuss how to create a list of what I like to call “functional first words”. This episode will be helpful if you have a toddler who is not yet talking or even an older child  who does not seem to be talking at an age appropriate level.

Today, I will discuss the importance of using simple, cheap, common toys that can be used to promote and encourage speech and language development. 

Today’s episode will focus on what a plan of care is and how goals meant to help your child are developed from it, if your child has been diagnosed with a speech or language disorder.

Today’s episode will focus on what to expect during a typical pediatric speech-language evaluation.

Today, I am going to discuss language and what constitutes a language delay and a language disorder.

Today, I am going to define and identify what Sensory Aversions are, so that you can be better equipped to identify and discuss it, should you have any questions or concerns as to whether your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms or behaviors.

Today, I am going to discuss the phonatory system and its role in speech production.

There are 4 major subsystems involved in speech production.  Today, I will give more information about additional oral structures, from the articulatory subsystem. Press play to learn more! 

Hello my practical people. Welcome to another episode of the Practical Therapist. Today, I am going to identify and discuss what oral motor muscles are and the role they play in speech development.

Today, we are going to wrap up the Touch vs. Touchscreen series. 

Today, I will discuss language development in the birth to 3 population, specifically focusing on birth to 1 year old.

Oral Sensory Issues. What are they?

The information I present in this podcast, is for educational purposes, so that you as the parent or caregiver are aware of items on the market that may help your child more effectively wean from a pacifier.

So, let’s say you answered yes to this statement: My child has learned how to unlock my device. When I hear parents tell me that their child has learned to unlock their device, two things come to my mind about their child.  Press play to find out...