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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.  I invite people to consider that Autistic people and all neurodivergent… Continue reading Embracing Differences By Supporting Autistic People to Thrive: An NYC SLP’s Point of View

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: Tips and Tricks From a NYC Speech Therapist to Help Kids Navigate Sensory Overload

There are many things we can do as parents, caregivers, therapists, and community members to support a nonverbal or selectively speaking child during this magical season of Halloween. Children who have limited speaking abilities can still fully participate in all the Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating activities on Halloween night. How Can I Support My Nonverbal… Continue reading Speech Therapy for Nonverbal and Selectively Speaking Kids: Helping Children in NYC Enjoy Halloween With Confidence

Halloween can be an exciting time for children of all ages.  Halloween is a special time of year where children and adults alike get to explore their creativity and use their imagination while dressing in unique costumes.    Halloween is honestly my absolute favorite holiday of the year.  You can find me on Halloween night participating… Continue reading Costumes, Candy, and Communication: How A Creative NYC Speech Therapist Uses Halloween to Boost Language Skills

Many of my older students prefer and appreciate the option for live, virtual calls when meeting with me – their trusted online speech-language therapist! The benefits of online speech therapy in NYC are plentiful!    This live, remote option eliminates the need for travel. It allows for the speech therapy session to be conducted in the… Continue reading Less Stress, More Success in Online Speech Therapy: What a NYC Speech Therapist Does to Support Regulation, Communication and Connections in This Fast-Paced World

I don’t know about you. But I find the transition from summer into fall both thrilling and nerve-racking all at the same time. All these emotions wrapped up into one roller coaster of a season full of changes and transitions.    Maybe your little ones are also feeling the shifting energy of the season?  In… Continue reading What Autumn Teaches Us About Change: Helping Kids Embrace Seasonal Transitions Through Speech Therapy in NYC

I invite you to consider that sometimes, having a bored child can teach valuable skills. Most parents are experts at scheduling play dates, dance classes, art lessons, and, of course, the seasonal sporting teams and soccer events. As a provider of pediatric speech therapy in NYC, I often see how children benefit when they also… Continue reading Why Having a Bored Child Can Be Beneficial: Insights from Pediatric Speech Therapy in NYC

As a speech therapist in NYC, I can still vividly remember the morning of September 11th, 2001.  I am sure many of our fellow New Yorkers still can, too. We will never forget that day …  It was an absolutely breathtaking autumn morning. The sun was shining, and a fresh fall scent lingered in the… Continue reading Reflections of Hope From a NYC Speech Therapist on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

A recent study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this summer revealed an extremely concerning, downward trend in children’s health outcomes over the last decade.     This current study was conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the JAMA Journal in the July 2025 issue. This peer-reviewed… Continue reading When Screens Replace Speech: A Pediatric Speech Therapist in NYC Weighs in on the Future of Children’s Communication Skills

Many parents visit my speech and feeding clinic in New York City because their children are hesitant to try new foods.   Many children I work with have a limited repertoire of what they will eat during each given meal and day.   As a feeding therapist, I treat a variety of feeding challenges that can occur… Continue reading When Kids Say No to New Foods: What a NYC Feeding Therapist Wants You to Know