There are several different types of sensory processing disorder symptoms ranging from oral, visual, tactile, auditory, and receptive dysfunctions. Tactile Dysfunction – Hypersensitivity: Your child dislikes touch, going to the pool or beach, bathing, rough clothes, or rough play with other children – Hyposensitivity: Your child feels the need to touch everything constantly, plays very rough with other children, and …
Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Chicago Speech Therapy
As adults, we take speech for granted. Adults can talk all day and sometimes not even think about it, so it’s difficult to comprehend why your child is struggling with something as natural as speech. However, in reality, the oral-motor skills needs to speak properly are very complicated – and this is evident when we see how long it takes …
Signs of Autism by Chicago Speech Therapy
In most situations it is important to diagnose problems sooner than later. How can we diagnose issues when our children aren’t even communicating yet? They can’t say, “Mommy I don’t feel like talking,” or “Daddy I don’t want to play with the other kids.” So how is it that infants and children can be diagnosed with autism before even speaking …
Play and How it Stimulates Language Development: by Chicago Speech Therapy
There are two very important things to remember when teaching your child how to speak: play and repetition. These two ingredients make it easier for children to learn and process language. What Are the Benefits of Play? Play is the encouragement and allowance for your child to experiment with sounds, words, and expression. This is a natural state where they …
Is My Child a Late Talker? by Chicago Speech Therapy
Some children are late bloomers; this is not a disorder of any kind. If you are a parent, you are familiar with the concern that accompanies parenting – you cannot help but worry about your child’s progress and growth. Communication between children and parents begins with the first moments they enter into the world. Crying and smiling and waving their …
How will Food Chaining Help My Child Eat? by Chicago Speech Therapy
The Effects of Picky Eating Growing up, children usually go through picky eating stages – it is a very common occurrence. Broccoli and brussel sprouts can still be difficult to get down even once you’ve approached adulthood. Most children go through changes and can find something palatable one day then be repulsed by it the next. This natural change and …
How to Reduce or Stop Your Child From Drooling by Chicago Speech Therapy
Depending on your child’s age, drooling can be something that he or she is a temporary side effect and byproduct of teething. If your child has already begun teething and isn’t able to stop from drooling, there are a few things you can do to help him or her exercise the oral muscles and gain control of this area. While …
How To Correct your Child’s Speech: Insights from Chicago Speech Therapy
Knowing your child has a speech problem, and knowing how to treat it are two different scenarios that can be quite intimidating. With a few pointers and assessments, you’ll be on the path to therapy and away from the anguish of speech problems. It’s quite easy for parents to lose track of time as their children grow. Balancing all the …
Do Pacifiers Cause Speech Delay? by Chicago Speech Therapy
The almighty “binky” – it is something that has saved mothers from colicky babies, restless infants, and just plain tired parents looking for one moment of rest. It is strange to think that this tool could actually be doing more harm than good; the truth of the matter is that the advantages and disadvantages differ for each child. Advantages of …
The Connection between Autism and Vaccines by Chicago Speech Therapy
One of today’s most debated topics for parents of young children is the connection between autism and vaccinations. As autism numbers in youth continue to rise, some speculate that the intense vaccination schedule for babies and toddlers is playing a part. Parents struggle with the weight of the decision to do what is best for their children amid an array …