What is Apraxia of Speech

What is Apraxia of Speech

Krysta Sbriscia, M.A., CCC-SLP  Not only is May Better Hearing and Speech Month, but it is also Apraxia Awareness Month. Apraxia of Speech is a diagnosis that can affect both children and adults. There are two different types of Apraxia: Childhood Apraxia of Speech...
Why Crawling Matters

Why Crawling Matters

Why Crawling Matters Sharon St. Hillaire, PT, DPT    Crawling is a major milestone in a baby’s development.  However, how often have you heard parents say “my kid just skipped right over crawling!”   Or, how many well-meaning pediatricians tell parents not to...
Does my child need Physical Therapy?

Does my child need Physical Therapy?

Sharon St. Hillaire PT, DPT Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) can address a wide variety of problems and concerns relating to the physical state of the body and quality of movement.  They are experts in movement and motor development.  The main goal of pediatric...
Starting Out with AAC

Starting Out with AAC

Written by Lauren Criniti, M.S., CCC‑SLP   When it comes to our clients who need a communication system beyond verbal language, AAC is the next best thing. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and involves communicating via non-verbal...