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What is fluency? Fluency refers to the continuity, smoothness, rate, and effort in which sounds, syllables, words, and phrases are joined together during speech production. All speakers are disfluent at times and may use fillers such as “like” or “uh”. In addition, speakers may repeat a multisyllabic whole word or phrase. A fluency disorder is an interruption in the flow

What is food aversion? A food aversion is when a toddler or child refuses foods that are presented to him despite being developmentally appropriate. There are various factors that may play a role in the feeding experience, including sensory issues. Food aversion is common amongst children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism but may be seen with any diagnosis

What is late language emergence? Late language emergence (LLE) is a delay in language onset with no other diagnosed disabilities or developmental delays in other cognitive or motor domains. LLE is diagnosed when language development trajectories are below age expectations. Toddlers who exhibit LLE may also be referred to as “late talkers” or “late language learners.” Children with LLE may

What are vocal nodules? Your vocal folds are inside your larynx, or voice box. When you talk, air moves from your lungs through the vocal folds to your mouth. The vocal folds vibrate to produce sound. Anything that makes it harder for the vocal folds to vibrate can cause a voice problem. Vocal fold nodules are growths that form on

What is it? Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. It can impact your speech, as well as the way you write and understand both spoken and written language. Aphasia usually happens suddenly after a stroke or a head injury. But it can also come on gradually from a slow-growing brain tumor or a disease that causes progressive,

Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is a term that’s used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate. AAC methods vary and may be personalized to meet each individual’s needs. Different types of AAC include the following: Unaided AAC: AAC that does not require a physical aid or

Below is a list of the feeding developmental milestones that are expected for the first year of your child’s life. Keep in mind that if your child is having trouble meeting these milestones/guidelines, you should consult with your child’s pediatrician. 2-3 months: Motor & Postural Stability: Steady head control & baby maintains a curled posture during feeding Oral Motor: Baby

Carryover is the ability to take the skills learned in the treatment session and use them in other environments such as at home, school, or with peers. Carryover leads to generalization of skills outside of the therapy room. Finding time to complete the homework assigned by your therapist can be tough, but know that it will benefit your child long

The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach integrates motor, oral, behavioral/learning, medical, sensory and nutritional factors and approaches in order to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth concerns. The SOS feeding therapy approach is based on typical developmental feeding steps, stages and skills found in children. Despite popular belief, eating does not begin at the mouth! The SOS approach