Whenever a fellow SLP asks me about the hardest part of Feeding Therapy, I tend to land on the same answer: getting the parent to “buy in.” If you are a caregiver who has dealt with a “picky eater,” I first want to say, I see you and I know your struggle. Feeling like...

The type of feedback you give (knowledge of performance or knowledge of results) will make a difference in your child’s ability to modify his tactics. In the second part of this post, you will learn how the different types of feedback can influence Johnny’s ability to...

You may have heard someone say this magical and mysterious word at some point; Motor Planning. What is it, and why is it so important? Motor planning is the ability to assess, plan, and organize a motor activity, and then implement the motor skills to achieve that...

Parents often ask me, “Is crawling really that important?” The answer is, “YES! I believe it is crucial for the development of various skills and learning.” There are interesting theories about a link between lack of crawling and ADD/ADHD and dyslexia. This stage is...

I am a pediatric physical therapist with 40 years experience and I want to speak directly to you, a parent who is looking to educate his/herself on their child's development. ​Many babies are diagnosed with Torticollis, or twisted neck, caused by a shortening or...