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As I watched the ice skater Alyssa Liu’s winning performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics, I was awe struck by the pure joy, happiness and ease in which she performed her skating routine. She did not let the pressure of the moment or the judges shake her.  She remained focused – using the energy… Continue reading Positive Neurodivergent Representation in the 2026 Winter Olympics: A NYC SLP’s Personal Perspective

If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series, where we explored the foundations of nurturing growth in our children and students. Tending Together: The Power of Community Care There is something truly magical about neighborhood gardens … They require a community effort. Just like the child we compassionately and diligently care for,… Continue reading Small Steps, Big Gains: Building Consistency in Children’s Speech Therapy in NYC for the New Year – Part 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  It is a special time of year when 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.  As a speech language pathologist in NYC, you… Continue reading Costumes, Candy, and Communication: How A Speech Language Pathologist in NYC Uses Halloween to Boost Language Skills