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The Financial Burden of Autism
In today's New York Times, the article, "Dealing with the Financial Burden of Autism," offers a look into the financial side of providing the best...
Getting Ready for The International Toy Fair in New York City
I am excited about the upcoming International Toy Fair in New York City, February 14-17. Just walking through the Javits Center, one feels...
When Brothers Become Parents
One of the joys of motherhood is to see your children become parents. You get to re-live their child-like attributes as you see them come out as...
Valentines Day Books for Speech Therapy
It's time to talk about love, hugs and kisses and use some fun stories to work on children's speech and language goals. More books are included in...
Cat in the Hat-I Can Do That! Game
Who let the Cat in the Hat back in the house? This sojourner of silliness has arrived to play a game guaranteed for fun and learning. Flip over a...
Games to Reinforce Speech Therapy, Horton Hears a Who!
When you keep kids engaged and entertained, they don't even know that they are practicing their speech! I had two new kids this week who were...
Easy Cut-Up Cakes for Kids
Let the party begin! Oh, but what about the cake? If you need some inspiration, pick up a copy of Melissa Barlow's Easy Cut-Up Cakes for Kids. Even...
Baby Einstein Videos Co-Founder Challenges Research
This past week, the The New York Times reported that William Clark, co-founder of the company that produced "Baby Einstein" videos, has asked a...
The Importance of Child Language
I was talking to a mom the other day who has a child with a language disorder. She described a breatkthrough with her child that illustrates the...
Parents Observing Speech Therapy
It has always been my objective to have parents involved in their child's therapy process. Sometimes I feel like I get almost twice the progress...
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