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Speech Delay in Toddlers
Many parents have concerns regarding speech delay in toddlers, often seeking answers about their child’s speech and language development. Read on to learn more about speech and language milestones in young children, understanding the causes for speech and language...
Speech Therapy Techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by unique social interaction and communication patterns, as well as repetitive behaviors or specialized interests, as outlined by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Speech therapy for autism,...
Inclusive Halloween
Have you ever felt frustrated with Halloween not being inclusive enough for you child withsensory differences, dietary restrictions or mobility devices? You are not alone. Halloween canbe a challenging holiday for many of our kiddos. We have collected a few resources...
Making Sense of Regulation
You realize it is time to leave the house for an appointment you have and your child is playing with their favorite toy in the living room. You go in there and say, “It’s time to go!” Your child screams, “No!” and starts throwing their toys out of the toy box. “We...
Sleep is a foundation – Let’s build a strong one!
Concerned about your child’s irritability, sadness, difficulty managing emotions, trouble concentrating, seeming forgetful, poor school performance, physical complaints such as headaches or stomach upset, or trouble waking in the morning? Each of these concerns may be...
Sensory Diets
We’ve all heard the word ‘diet’ before, which is often associated with food intake, but have you ever heard of a ‘sensory diet’? A sensory diet is a personalized plan of physical activities and accommodations designed to meet a child’s sensory needs. The goal is to...
Achieving Optimal Energy
We’ve all been there. We slept poorly, we forgot to grab our breakfast as we scurried out the door, and we are crashing by the time the 9:00am meeting comes around. Our energy levels are low, maybe even non-existent, but we need to be at our best for this meeting. So,...
Establishing Healthy Screen Habits
There are a multitude of differing, if not conflicting, opinions out there on the topic of screens and children. Are screen activities (phone, tablet, computer, television, video game, etc.) a learning experience or a potentially dangerous experience? A necessity or a...
Setting the Stage for a Smoother Summer
Isn’t summer a time for fun and relaxation? Why does it feel so stressful?! Summer is a time that most of us look forward to with great anticipation, particularly those of us who experience winters that seem to stretch well into what we thought would be spring....
Debunking the Most Common Myths Regarding AAC
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month and here at CI we are so excited to celebrate all the unique ways individuals communicate! One form of communication we love to teach is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) but it can often be misunderstood. What is...
Healing Benefits of Nature
There is nothing like a breath of fresh air. Research has shown that finding a sense of connection with natural surroundings can have a positive effect on mental health, including lowering symptoms of anxiety and depression. There are also many physical benefits to...
Never Too Old for Story Time: Shared Reading with Older Children
We all know about the summer “Beach Read”, but what better time is there than the frigid months of Wisconsin winter to curl up on the couch with a good book? Add your child into the equation and did you know that this cozy classic comes with secondhand benefits? The...
What’s the Scoop on Gestalt Language Processing?
“To infinity and beyond!” “Fish are friends, not food.” Each of us can recite our favorite show or movie lines. But what about when we hear children recite these lines or repeat exactly what we say frequently? Well, they may be a gestalt language processor! Let’s dig...
From Baby Steps to Flapping Their Wings to Fly
As parents, it’s easy to get caught up in the valleys and peaks of childrearing. It may seem like the majority of the time spent during the children’s developing years is an attempt to try to keep the flock flying forward while running interference. The busyness and...
What is the Difference Between School-Based and Outpatient Speech Services?
School-Based and Outpatient ServicesBoth school-based and outpatient services can help children reach their communication and/orfeeding goals. However, some key differences can make decisions about which services are bestfor your child a little complex! Feel free to...
Defying Gravity
Children are naturally drawn to test gravity. A lot of development is learning to challenge gravity. Climbing up slides, walking on curbs, climbing trees. This is the ‘work’ of childhood. In very young children, reflexes often support these antigravity movement...