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Have you ever wondered why your baby spends so many hours on the floor, seemingly playing with the same toy over and over again?   Does your child love to play peek-a-boo games with you for hours in the mirror? Do they enjoy pushing their favorite pop-up toy?  And do they giggle with glee as the… Continue reading The Role of Play in Pediatric Speech Therapy: Making Learning Fun

I know you probably don’t hear the words “speech therapy” and “meditation” spoken too often together, but holistic practices like meditation and mindfulness practices can effectively connect to communication in surprising ways. By integrating the mind, body and ability to communicate, meditation can empower children to use their voices with improved confidence and overall well-being.… Continue reading Holistic Approaches to Speech Therapy: Integrating Mind, Body and Communication  

Are you a concerned parent?  Is your child struggling to communicate?  I have been your child.  As a neurodivergent learner and pediatric speech-language pathologist for over two decades, I do intimately understand both sides of the therapeutic journey. I am hoping these general guidelines help guide you on the right path; in deciding if speech… Continue reading Does My Child Need Speech Therapy: What Are the Signs to Watch For?

Author: Heather Lynn Boerner  M.A., CCC/SLP  You know the feeling: that you just must get control over this room full of excited, emotional, overly energetic little ones. You’ve heard the refrains spoken to children, in an effort to gain control: sit down  be quiet  just sit still  calm down already  control yourself  listen to me,… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be a Good Student?