12/04/2019

The holidays can be a wonderful time! Tasty food, music, family gatherings, decorations and even smells fill the environment. For most of us, these are what make the holidays so special. But, for some, these can bring overstimulation, anxiety, and meltdowns, especially those with sensory processing difficulties. The countdowns, the anticipation, and the excitement is just too much to handle for some children. We have gathered some tips for children to help with sensory processing during the

08/16/2019

Many of us know that children develop differently and at their own rates. However, did you know there are speech and language milestones that are important to meet and can affect a child’s overall social, emotional and academic success? First, let’s begin with identifying the difference between speech and language development. Speech refers to the actual production of sounds. Whereas, language refers to a system of words and symbols that help us with receptive and expressive communication. One

07/31/2019

It may be hard to believe, but the Summer schedule is coming close to an end and school will be back in full force before you know it. If you are like the majority of families, Summer may have had an impact on good sleeping habits and routines.  Transitioning into a new school year may require some additional preparation and transition time.  Therefore, if good sleeping habits are established ahead of time, the transition back to the first week of school will hopefully be smoother and easier to