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Is your child a picky eater? Will he/she eat something for a certain amount of time, and then just stop? Reading the mentioned article will provide insight about a core aspect of treating any form of picky eating/food aversions; which is language.  Here at Suffolk Center for Speech we treat a lot of different disorders, one of which is feeding.

Considering it’s the holiday season, it is a time to spread love, joy, and kindness; regardless of what you celebrate. Yesterday I saw three things that really impacted me. A quote that stated “Be kind: everyone you meet is fighting a battle you do not understand.” A teenage boy with a disability in target having a meltdown. This article: Here All

In this particular career choice, it’s obvious that we may be more aware of the words that people are using around us. With that said, I have been hearing the “R” word being thrown around with little thought of its implication. The word I am referring to is, retarded. The word when used in casual speech, often has negative connotations

Sports Illustrated and Time magazine has highlighted the dangers of concussions. With “Concussion”, the large screen movie featuring Will Smith set to premiere, the discussion is more prevalent than ever before. A concussion is damage to the brain that results from the brain moving inside the skull. Contrary to popular belief, one does not need to obtain a direct hit

Often times, feeding aversions arise from negative experiences; these negative experiences may be the result of pain, sensory, or motor complications. Therefore, it is important to approach meal time in a way that does not create additional defensive behaviors. All foods should be introduced gradually, in a way that makes the individual feel safe. Building trust during meal-time may be

According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, stuttering is a speech disorder that involves frequent disturbances in the typical flow of speech. Individuals who stutter know what they would like to say, but have difficulty verbally expressing it.   Treatment is approached by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who aims to improve verbal communication. Techniques are referred to as “behavioral” in

Halloween is a fun filled holiday, giving children an opportunity to dress up, go to parties, walk around trick-or-treating, and collecting yummy treats.  Read below for some tips on how to keep your little pumpkins safe this year! Walking Safely Young children should always be accompanied by an adult. If a child is mature enough to trick-or-treat unaccompanied, make sure

Movement has been proven to improve focus and concentration.  Motor breaks also help children regulate their energy levels.  Movement can be used before, during, and after speech, both as a reward and as a therapeutic tool.  Below are some ideas on how to get moving in and outside of the therapy room! Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator

Tips for Making It Stick Memory strategies are used to help remember things.  Some memory strategies are useful for how we learn new information, and some strategies are useful for recalling information we have already learned.  Here are some strategies to help learn new information and make it stick! Review and repeat- The more you repeat something, the more likely