Written By: Erica Koester, DPT Has your therapist mentioned that you should stretch for 3+ minutes? Here is the reason why. The fascia, a.k.a. connective tissue, requires time to stretch. What is fascia? Why is it important? Fascia...
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Bilingualism: Should I Teach My Child Two Languages?
By: Jennifer Penaranda, M.A., CCC-SLP If your child seems delayed in their speech and language skills, or has received a diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is only natural to be concerned about the type and level of language input they are receiving. For...
Knowing the R Sound
By: Giselle Nunez, SLPA Have you noticed that your child has trouble making the R sound? Have you been frustrated trying to correct it to no avail? Here we explain a little about this peculiar sound. The R sound is one of the most used in both the English and Spanish...
Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Written By: Kristine Farley, OTR/L What is PCIMT? Progressive Pediatric Therapy is offering pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy (PCIMT). PCIMT is a program to improve strength and mobility in the affected arm of children with hemiplegia (weakness on one...
School Time Readiness
Written By: Hannah Mallen, M.S., CCC-SLP As school gets ready to start in the fall, our children will be spending time in school with teachers and new classmates. For many parents, there is a struggle with their children communicating about events happening at school....
Transitioning into the Workforce: Building Pathways for Vocational Opportunities
By Kathryn Ring, OTR/L Young adults with ASD should be able to access the same opportunities available to all youth entering adulthood including pursuing life goals, participating in community life, entering the workforce, and living independently. Having...