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Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Reviewing Speech Resources
September 25, 2009 10:23 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Over the past year this blog has addressed a variety of syndromes, disorders and conditions that affect the many children we treat in early intervention. Due to my lack of time (but not lack of interest!), I do not always have a chance to research all Read More...
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Beyond Early Intervention
May 19, 2009 11:44 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Tomorrow is my final visit with a little girl I work with every other week at her daycare. She will be turning 3 later this month and I have worked with her for about a year now. During that time I have seen her at home and daycare and have worked closely Read More...
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Interview: SLP and OT Collaboration
February 17, 2009 11:51 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Today's post will focus on the third and final part of my interview with Lona Otero-Nardone, Occupational Therapist. The first and second parts addressed Sensory Integration Dysfunction—the facts and ways to treat; however today's post features the relationship Read More...
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Interview: Lona Otero-Nardone OTR/L on Sensory Integration Dysfunction
February 12, 2009 12:30 PM by Stephanie Bruno
If you missed Tuesday's post , it featured the beginning of my interview with Lona Otero-Nardone, occupational therapist. Lona has been working in early intervention for over 8 years now and has become an excellent resource for her colleagues and clients Read More...
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Interview: Lona Otero-Nardone, OTR/L
February 10, 2009 3:08 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Today's post is my in-depth interview with coworker and friend, Lona Otero-Nardone. Lona is an occupational therapist who works in early intervention homecare and has over 8+ years of experience in the field. I have learned so much about Sensory Integration Read More...
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Shrink Stress for Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2008 10:26 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Several families I currently work with have expressed concern regarding their child and holidays events. Many kids, especially those with social anxieties, sensory issues and/or communication delays/disorders have a difficult time transitioning to new Read More...
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In the Spirit of Giving...Toys!
December 19, 2008 9:39 AM by Stephanie Bruno
On Tuesday, I submitted a post discussing the dangerous presence of toxic chemicals in toys. As I had stated in that post, parents will often ask for suggestions regarding toys that would be appropriate and helpful for their child with a diagnosed speech Read More...
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Recipes for Toddlers
November 26, 2008 10:25 AM by Stephanie Bruno
As a follow-up from Tuesday's post, today's topic will highlight kid-friendly recipe ideas therapists (and parents!) can make with children. With all of these recipes, it is important to have the child participate in the process - let them crack the egg, Read More...
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Cooking with Amy
November 18, 2008 12:09 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Today, I'd like to tell you a true story about a little girl named Amy (her name has been changed to protect her identity). I have been working with her now for over two years. When I first started working with Amy she was only six months old and was Read More...
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Interview: Mary Pat Winterhalter, MS, RN
November 11, 2008 10:19 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Today, I am very excited to present our first blog interview! Part of my current position in EI includes a weekly visit to Lauren's House in Boothwyn PA, which is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC). Every Thursday I co-treat with three Read More...
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The Feeding Solutions – Part 1 – EVALUATE
October 17, 2008 8:19 AM by Stephanie Bruno
As I began writing all the many strategies I have used to address feeding issues with the children I have worked with, I knew that it would be impossible to squeeze it all into one blog post. Therefore, I've decided to break the topic of feeding down Read More...
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The Feeding Challenge
October 14, 2008 10:42 AM by Stephanie Bruno
During my time in early intervention, I've often heard parents say in distress, "I never thought feeding my child would be so difficult." I hear that and comments like it and know that it's true. Eating is such a natural, normal part of life, right? We Read More...
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