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Stuttering and Speech Therapy Services

Communication is a vital part of our day-to-day lives. It is how we connect with others, express our thoughts and feelings, and learn more about the world around us. There are many ways we communicate,...

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Combating Online Bullying

With tablets, smartphones, apps, streaming services, gaming devices and social media at their fingertips, teens and tweens have the potential to be overwhelmed with the digital world. And sadly, quite...

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Advocating for Your Child with Autism

We are our children’s biggest cheerleaders. We root for them. We protect them. We teach them. And we advocate for them. All children need people who have their back when it comes to school and life in...

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Tips for Planning Special Needs Playdates

Playdates are great for both kids and parents. They break up the monotony of the day and add scheduled time for socialization and play. For parents of special needs children, choosing the right...

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Profile On: Buttermilk Mountain

As a parent of a child with disabilities, thinking about your child’s future after you are gone might seem overwhelming — and even a bit scary. You might be left to wonder how your child will be cared...

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Feeding Hungry Teens on a Budget

We have four children in our home ranging in age from 12 to 18. Four hungry children with hungry friends who wander into our kitchen at all hours of the day. The pantry is opened and closed repeatedly....

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Feeding Picky Eaters

As parents, there are many things outside our control. We might try to enforce our schedules and desires, but our children are their own people, with their own likes, dislikes and strong wills.   And...

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Special Needs: Prepping for Back to School

Back-to-school time can be an anxious time for some kids and caregivers alike — and possibly even more so if your child has special needs. The good news is: There are things you can do to help soothe...

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Teens & Tweens: Establish Good Study Habits

As your child grows closer to adulthood, so does their workload. With work, sports, extracurriculars, family obligations, a social life and studies to stay on top of, there is a good chance your tween...

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CAMSE Kit

As parents, we may find ourselves jumping mental hurdles as we navigate the “what-if” situations our children could run up against. This can especially be true of parents with neurodiverse children. If...

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