About two months ago I returned to homecare-based speech therapy; just a few sessions a week. I was nervous at first. It had been three years since my homecare days and I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm a little older, a lot busier and the paperwork and procedures have changed. However, after having my own children and working for three years in a ...

Last week I shared that I would be back on the road joining our Early Intervention homecare team once again for a few visits a week. I am still working in the preschool for the majority of my week; however I have added several Birth to 3 homecare families to my caseload as well. I also shared that since I left homecare roughly 3 years ago, some ...

Next week is ''E'' week at our school, meaning we will be talking and learning about all things ''E''! So today at our teacher planning meeting we brainstormed on all the Exciting E-based Events we could plan for the upcoming days. Some of our ideas included: Egg-shell painting, making scrambled-Eggs, Exercise activities outside in the spring air ...

Last week, I wrote a post about Teething Feeder Bags and how instrumental they can be when transitioning your child to solid foods. In addition, they are a wonderful way to introduce various flavors, whether it is fruits, vegetables or proteins. This week's post shifts the focus to some other foods that are vital for your baby's health and ...

This week's post is written for parents who are interested in making their own baby food. With both my girls I have used a combination of homemade baby food and store bought organic baby food. I really enjoy making my own purees and have learned that the process can be healthier for babies, as well as simple and cost effective. In addition, I feel ...

This summer I am home on maternity leave with my two little girls. During my time home, my older daughter and I have been enjoying our extra time together by doing a wide variety of fun activities, which often involves food! Over the last few weeks, I have noticed an improvement in her picky eating tendencies. Although she continues to have her ...

Over the next several weeks I will be researching and reporting on the definition, symptoms, causes and cures for the ever-growing Peanut Allergy. According to the Mayo Clinic, the basic definition of the peanut allergy reads as follows: Peanut allergy is common, especially in children. Peanut allergy symptoms can range from a minor irritation ...

''Kathie, what's the number one strategy you use with children on the autism spectrum?'' I get asked that question a lot and I always reply with the same response. Any item I can hold in one hand comes up by my face.   That's so simple. But it's not so obvious.   That's so easy. But most people don't do it ...

A few weeks ago I posted on this blog a link for parents to give their complete, honest and anonymous feedback regarding their child's experience with Birth to 5 Early Intervention Services through my EI Parent Survey. This survey will be available for just a few more weeks and I encourage parents to take the survey and pass it along to other ...

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 about the EI experience from a parent's perspective. As an SLP working in EI for almost ...