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MLK Day & Walking for Peace: “Today Will be My Peaceful Day” – An Inspirational Story by a NYC SLP

My inspirational word for January 2026 is peaceful warrior. On this Martin Luther King Day, I am reminded that this singular man started the modern day peace walks in America during the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King, Jr walked and spoke peacefully about the rights for all Black Americans during the civil rights movement… Continue reading MLK Day & Walking for Peace: “Today Will be My Peaceful Day” – An Inspirational Story by a NYC SLP

Small Steps, Big Gains: Building Consistency in Children’s Speech Therapy in NYC for the New Year – Part 1

As we move into the New Year and the height of hibernating season, I find myself daydreaming of warmer weather and colorful, blooming, fragrant gardens that will soon bloom – in a short few months. January in NYC can feel dormant – at first glance. The branches are bare. And the streets are quieter. The… Continue reading Small Steps, Big Gains: Building Consistency in Children’s Speech Therapy in NYC for the New Year – Part 1

Why Kindness Matters: A Speech Therapist’s Perspective on Kindness & Mindfulness for Kids in NYC

I am reminded this week of the late and great Mr. Fred Rogers. His steadfast message of living and leading with kindness and understanding in all our interactions. Mister Rogers was an American TV personality and host of the acclaimed children’s show – Mister Rogers Neighborhood. He was also a minister and intimately studied early… Continue reading Why Kindness Matters: A Speech Therapist’s Perspective on Kindness & Mindfulness for Kids in NYC

Helping Kids Stay Engaged Indoors: Playful Speech Therapy Activities in NYC for Winter

I know. Winter can just drag on forever. It often feels like the season that never ends. Kids are bubbling with energy, and it’s so cold outside – often nowhere to go. What can parents do to help their children stay engaged and spend quality time this winter season? Here is a fun and engaging… Continue reading Helping Kids Stay Engaged Indoors: Playful Speech Therapy Activities in NYC for Winter

From Food Fears to Family Cheers: Speech Therapy for Picky Eaters in NYC This Holiday Season

Holiday meals can be a stressful time for children with sensitive tummies, digestive concerns, and limited food repertoires. These meals can also be overwhelming to highly sensitive children who may be highly attuned to changes in their environments. Environmental changes could include new people, novel faces, loud voices, and a variety of cooking smells. These… Continue reading From Food Fears to Family Cheers: Speech Therapy for Picky Eaters in NYC This Holiday Season

Therapy From Couch to Kitchen Table to Yoga Mat & Cushion: Virtual Speech Therapy in NYC Fits Into Real Family Routines

One of the silver linings of the pandemic was that it opened doors to broad accessibility to speech therapy. This was achieved through the use of engaging online classes with beloved clinicians, in the comfort of your own home. Thankfully, the days of lockdowns are behind us. Luckily, the benefits and comforts of online therapy… Continue reading Therapy From Couch to Kitchen Table to Yoga Mat & Cushion: Virtual Speech Therapy in NYC Fits Into Real Family Routines

Finding Your Thankful Voice: Speech and Language Therapy in NYC Encouraging Communication & Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to start a gratitude practice with your child at home! In this blog, I will describe a few multisensory activities that combine a variety of textures, sights, and sounds. These activities are designed to explore the idea of thankfulness and to begin building the foundations of a daily… Continue reading Finding Your Thankful Voice: Speech and Language Therapy in NYC Encouraging Communication & Gratitude

Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: A SLP’s Approach to Holistic Speech Therapy in NYC

Traditional meditation practices that include sitting perfectly still and silent can sometimes be quite challenging. This is for both novice, experienced, and neurodivergent meditators alike. When introducing meditation and mindfulness activities to differently-abled students within my holistic speech therapy practice in NYC, I often start with incorporating visualizations. Then movement, sound, and even their voices… Continue reading Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: A SLP’s Approach to Holistic Speech Therapy in NYC

Embracing Differences and Supporting Autistic Individuals to Thrive: Speech Therapy for Autism in NYC

I have been seeing a concerning rise in news coverage, posts, and hashtags on social media about “finding a cure for Autism.” As a neurodivergent person and holistic speech-language pathologist myself, this language about differently abled communities is greatly alarming and concerning to me. It is especially alarming as someone who provides neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy… Continue reading Embracing Differences and Supporting Autistic Individuals to Thrive: Speech Therapy for Autism in NYC

When Halloween Feels Overwhelming: Exploring Speech Therapy for Sensory Overload in NYC

Many children enjoy the Halloween season – anxiously awaiting the time of year when they can test their creative flair, dress in costume, and collect their favorite candy with unrestrained fever! But for some children, the Halloween season can be a very overwhelming and scary experience! Some highly sensitive children can experience sensory overload during… Continue reading When Halloween Feels Overwhelming: Exploring Speech Therapy for Sensory Overload in NYC

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