For many families, the holidays present a unique balance of joy for the season and apprehension for the inevitable changes in routine, abnormal foods, overwhelming sensory environments, and more that come with this time of year. Meltdowns may occur more often and more intensely, and we want you to have the tools to support yourself and your family during this festive time! Many parents feel enormous pressure to stop every meltdown before it starts, especially during the holi

If you grew up believing that rest had to be “earned,” you’re not alone. Many of us internalized the idea that value comes from doing. For all humans, and especially neurodivergent humans, constant motion often leads to dysregulation, burnout, and a deep disconnection from our bodies. Rest isn’t a luxury; it’s a regulatory tool . When we pause, we give the nervous system space to process sensory input, emotions, and energy levels that have been running on overdrive. True res

As the leaves change, autumn gives us the perfect opportunity to slow down, create, and connect. Crafting can spark conversation, support...

For many families receiving speech-language therapy services, there’s an expectation that progress will follow a predictable path. New...

It’s natural and helpful for families to want to do everything they can to support progress in speech-language therapy. But sometimes, in...

As speech-language therapists, we often find ourselves cheering on our clients—celebrating their strengths, encouraging their growth, and...

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in brain development, emotional regulation, and even sensory processing. As we’ve discussed several times...

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in brain development, emotional regulation, and even sensory processing. As we’ve discussed several times...

While the holidays bring joy, they also come with stress. Financial pressures, high expectations, and packed schedules can quickly steal...

Special interests are not just hobbies—they are often deep, consuming passions that bring joy, focus, and a sense of purpose. By...

Fall offers a perfect opportunity for sensory-rich activities that also engage educational domains. For neurodivergent folks, it’s...

It’s the beginning of the school year, and while you can set goals at any time of year, the start of a new school year is a great time to...

Flow state, also known simply as “flow,” is a psychological condition coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. When in a state of...

PROMPT, or Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets, is renowned for being an effective approach to treating a wide array...

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when the world turns its attention to understanding and supporting individuals on the autism...

One of the most popular questions we receive from our client families is how to stop emotional meltdowns and addictive behaviors...

As speech-language pathologists, it’s easy to forget that “non-academic” goals are just as valuable as traditional academic ones when...

It feels like every day we are reminding both ourselves and client families about the critically important concept of “wait time.” Wait...

The holiday season, with its festive cheer and family gatherings, can be a time of joy and togetherness. However, for neurodivergent and...

Temporal skills are a fundamental set of skills that extend far beyond the clock. For many of our clients, the ability to organize and...