When To Tackle Weaning Off Pacifiers with Pediatric Feeding Specialist Melanie Potock
Children with autism often present feeding and drinking issues, coupled with weaning off pacifiers and bottles, this can create stress for families surrounding mealtime. In today’s episode, Melanie Potock, SLP and feeding expert, shares some great resources and knowledge surrounding tackling picky eating and weaning. It is her goal to bring joy back to eating and meal time while promoting positive oral development and motor skills, this is a great listen.
Casey Was Worried About Autism… Here’s What She Did
Is it possible that your child’s delays are simply part of the “COVID Kid” phenomenon? Casey C wasn’t interested in having her concerns brushed off by her provider, so when they told her that her son’s regression was normal, she started looking for answers herself.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? | Symptoms of Autism & Next Steps
In this week’s video blog, I’d like to go back to the basics and cover what autism is and how to tell if a young child has autism. I’ve been doing weekly video blogs for…
Autism Story with Amanda V. | From Non-verbal to Conversational & Straight A’s
I met Amanda V. about eight years ago when her son was newly diagnosed with autism. Imagine my delight when she contacted me to share that her son was starting middle school in a mainstream classroom, and was on the football team. Early intervention in the birth-to-three program, and the ABA techniques I taught her gave her the support she needed to reach him.
Hyperlexia in Children: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. Today I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more tips and resources on the topic.