Holiday Gift Guide for Speech Therapists: 10 Toys That Build Speech & Language Skills
Gentle feeding strategies to reduce pressure, support sensory needs, and make Thanksgiving mealtimes calmer and more joyful for families.
Speech Intelligibility: Overcoming Unclear Speech with Targeted Therapy
If people often say “Huh?” to your teen, daily life gets harder. As a result, class talks, hangouts, and even ordering food can feel stressful. Speech intelligibility means how much…
Latching Onto Learning: Exploring the Link Between Lactation and Feeding Therapy
Welcome to this month’s installment of “The Talk with April Anderson.” In this edition, we’re diving into the important topic of lactation feeding therapy and exploring how early feeding through breastfeeding…
Thanksgiving Strategies from a Feeding Therapist: How to Reduce Pressure and Increase Joy at the Table
Welcome to another installment of “The Talk with April Anderson.” This month, we’re excited to share practical feeding strategies for Thanksgiving—especially for families navigating the world of picky eaters, sensory-sensitive…
Is Your Child Struggling to Transition to Solids?
Starting solids is exciting; however, gagging can make meals feel tense. Fortunately, occasional gagging is a normal part of learning new textures, and most babies improve as skills mature. According…
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Tips: Food, Events & Sleep Routines That Stick
Holiday tips help me every year, because the holiday time can hit us out of the blue. One minute it is summertime, and the next we are seeing Christmas trees.…
Oral Habits: Why They Exist and How to Eliminate Them
From thumb sucking to jaw clenching, oral habits and how to eliminate them is one of the most common challenges faced by parents, therapists, and caregivers. These behaviors may seem…
Helping Kids Cope When Missing Loved Ones at the Holiday Table
I used to think the holidays were a time to focus on the now—have fun however that looks, make our memories, and keep going even when we’re missing loved ones.…
Bite Tubes 101: How TalkTools Bite Tube Supports Jaw Stability, Safer Chewing, and Speech Clarity
If you’re working with clients who chew on their tongue or clothing, show open-mouth posture, or fatigue during chewing, TalkTools® Bite Tubes can be a game-changer. These therapist-designed tools provide…