We finally managed to get rid of our daughter's pacifier! However, We've noticed that she is sucking on her thumb and fingers now. How can we help? This is a common predicament. The most important thing is to anticipate when your daughter will suck her fingers and why she … [Read more...]
Drooling and Speech Therapy
Why does my child drool and what can I do to help him? Drooling may occur for a variety of reasons (e.g., reflux, allergies, teething) but when it is due to weakness or low muscle tone of the mouth, it is a speech therapist you whom you should consult. I am a speech … [Read more...]
Floortime DIR
Floortime or the D.I.R. (Developmental, Individual, Relationship-Based) Model is a technique that helps children learn language and social skills in a more related and logical way than traditional language therapy. Traditional language therapy typically encourages specific skills … [Read more...]
Speech vs. Language
What is the difference between speech and language? Speech is the production of sounds that make up words and sentences. It involves the coordination of the jaw, lips, tongue, vocal folds (vocal cords), vocal tract and respiration. There are three divisions of … [Read more...]
NYC Theatre and Language Development
What is the most appropriate theatre you've experienced lately for children? Check out "Fairytales for Children" at Galli's Fairytale Theatre (38 West 38th Street on the 3rd Floor between 5th and 6th Avenues). We recently saw Galli's Rumpelstiltskin. It was beautifully told … [Read more...]