Early Intervention Speech Therapy : therapeutic experiences

Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:21:00 GMT

As I began my search for helpful information regarding cerebral palsy and how it affects feeding and oral motor function, much of what I found included various cases that have been conducted on this very topic. Oral motor therapy has become quite controversial...(read more)

Free Summer Learning

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Happy Summer Everyone! As you may or may not know, I just gave birth to our second beautiful little baby girl just two short weeks ago on June 11 th . Today, I decided to try for the first time taking both children out together on my own. My older daughter...(read more)

Early Intervention Parent Survey

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:15:00 GMT

This survey is designed for the parents of a child or children that are either currently receiving or have ever received Early Intervention Birth to 5 services in any developmental area at any time. The purpose of this survey is to gather useful feedback...(read more)

Assistive Technology Devices

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMT

Last week I posted the first half of my interview with a trained speech language pathologist who is now using her speech and language skills in a new role, as an Assistive Technology Consultant/ Professional Development Specialist. Today I would like...(read more)

Interview with an Assistive Technology Consultant/Professional Development Specialist

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:44:00 GMT

Today I would like to share the first part of my one-on-one interview with a trained speech language pathologist who is now using her speech and language knowledge and background to work as an Assistive Technology Consultant/ Professional Development...(read more)

Eating the Alphabet!

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:28:00 GMT

This past week I took my daughter to our local library in search of books appropriate for summertime and gardening. She attends a childcare program two days a week and they have been talking all about planting and eating vegetables over the last few days....(read more)

Tropical 'Rainforest' Ice Cream

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Happy spring! This week is "R" week at our school, and one of the themes the children are learning about is the rainforest. Tropical Ice Cream is a fabulously delicious recipe that the occupational therapist at our school created. The dish turned out...(read more)

Reviewing the iPad: A Discussion

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMT

This week I would like to share some of my personal and professional reflections on using the iPad. I have been incorporating the device into my therapy sessions for just one short month. However, over these past four weeks I have seen some very positive...(read more)

Articulation Therapy with the iPad

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who has been writing in over these past few weeks regarding the iPad apps and the many ways that the iPad can be used in speech therapy sessions. I love hearing your feedback and the various ways you are using these apps in your...(read more)

Good Eater Secrets, Pt. 4

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMT

Today I am delighted to share the "Good Eater Secrets" of a fellow speech-language pathologist and mom of two young boys who contacted me through the blog. Her name is Natalie and she lives and works outside of San Diego, CA. Her children are ages 6 and...(read more)

Recipe: Sunflower Seed Snacks

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago we had a visit from Greener Partners , which isthe local farm that comes to visit our students about once a month. I wanted toshare with you the most recent recipe they made with us because it was sodelicious, and the kids really enjoyed...(read more)

Interview with Helen Vadala, MS, OTL: Part 2

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

This week is the second part of my interview with Helen Vadala, MS, OTL , an occupational therapist working and supervising in both the homecare and preschool settings in Delaware County in Pennsylvania. Our discussion continues as we look at the recent...(read more)

Interview with Helen Vadala, MS, OTL: Part 1

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Join me today for my interview with my friend and colleague, Helen Vadala, MS, OTL , who, as you will see, wears many hats. She works and supervises within both the homecare and the preschool setting and will share her views and insights about the realities...(read more)

Recipe: Welcome to the Ice Cream Shop!

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This week's activity was so much fun to do at school and it really got the kids both talking and tasting! We pretended that we were at an ice cream shop. The children had the opportunity to choose the flavor of ice cream, sauce and sprinkles that they...(read more)

The Speech Spirit: Remembering Fathers

Stephanie Bruno-Dowling — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

I would like to begin today's post by saying I hope all the dads out there who take the time to read this blog had a wonderful Father's Day this past Sunday! Every once in a while we have a father write in and I always enjoy listening to their perspective....(read more)