Speech Therapy Regulations Across US What Should You Look for in Your Insurance Plan? Acquiring Codes from Your Speech Pathologist Some Tips If your Insurance Plan Does Not Cover Speech Pathology Services If Your Coverage is Denied Despite…
While growing up, children hit certain developmental milestones. Taking their first step, smiling at their parents, or waving goodbye are all considered developmental milestones. Children reach these in how they play, learn, act, speak, and…
There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder. This is not news. Prevalence for ASD also increases year by year since we know a little bit more about the disorder and the diagnostic tools we have now are advanced. This is also not news…
A heartfelt letter to our community, Every year we look forward to World Autism Awareness Month because it is a time people pay more attention to our community and what we have to say. And although every year we try to create awareness…
is a condition where a person has an extra chromosome. A baby is usually born with 46 chromosomes. However, babies with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome that is the copy of one of these chromosomes. The copy is of chromosome 21. This…
Down Syndrome is a A chromosome is a DNA molecule that contains the genetic material of an organism. They are like small packages of genes. During pregnancy, chromosomes determine how a baby’s body forms, and as it grows in the womb, and…
Wh- questions are a key part of language development for children. Through wh- questions, by asking and answering them, we have a conversation. Children must be able to understand these questions to pass information to others and ask things…
“Put the oxygen mask on yourself first” means you have to be in better shape to help others. The same goes for you when you have a child with special needs. After the diagnosis, taking care of your child and making sure that all of their…
Autism spectrum disorder is usually diagnosed early in the life of a child as communication and speech skills are developing. The disorder makes it difficult for children to communicate at varying levels, from mild to severe. Some children…