October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurologically based learning disability that makes it difficult to read, write and spell. Dyslexia occurs in individuals with normal intelligence, but their brains are wired differently than other people. The instructional methods...
THANKSGIVING AND PICKY EATERS

THANKSGIVING AND PICKY EATERS

When we think about Thanksgiving, who doesn’t think of the dishes that make our holiday table extra special? Those dishes that we may only serve a few times a year. But if you have a picky eater in your house, Thanksgiving can be stressful for both you and your child....
International Stuttering Awareness Day

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects more than 70 million people worldwide. And while none of us is 100% fluent all of the time, there are differences between typical dysfluencies and a stuttering disorder. Some...
READING TO YOUR TODDLER

READING TO YOUR TODDLER

One of the best things you can do to support your child’s language development is to read books with them. And reading can be so much more than ‘just’ reading. Books expose children to letters, new vocabulary, grammar, and a wide range of language concepts (size,...
A Sensory-Friendly & Safe Halloween!

A Sensory-Friendly & Safe Halloween!

Halloween is one of the most fun days of the year for many children. The excitement of picking their costume, trick-or-treating with family and friends, spooky decorations, and bags full of treats! That said, children with sensory issues can find this a...