Tag: speech therapy
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Navigating the Journey of Special Needs Parenting: Embracing the Highs and Lows
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a child with special needs is often a mix of profound joy and deep challenges. Like many parents, I’ve read about the so-called “gifts of autism,” but my personal experience leads me to view autism as more of a journey filled with hurdles we must navigate daily. While I acknowledge that…
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Navigating Life with a 3-Year-Old Experiencing Speech Delay
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast I stand in the grocery aisle, balancing my 3-year-old and my infant while we gather ingredients for her favorite treat—a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. As I explain our choices, my daughter responds with a delightful jumble of sounds, excitedly declaring her desire for “pink” jam, which she means strawberry.…
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My Preemie Daughter’s Preschool Progress Report: A Reminder That Challenges Persist
Get Pregnant Fast A seemingly innocuous email caught my eye the other day. Just two words in the subject line promised a glimpse into my daughter’s world: “Progress Report.” With a mix of anticipation and anxiety, I opened the message from her preschool teacher. As I read through it, I felt the familiar warmth of…
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My Child’s Apraxia Tested My Inner Overachiever
Get Pregnant Fast For the first 32 years of my life, I prided myself on being an overachiever. I was driven to excel academically, maintain a flawless driving record, and even conquer every level of Candy Crush. As my daughter’s due date approached, I envisioned raising a prodigy who would grasp her colors before her…
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What’s Considered “Normal”?
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child was just three weeks old, I found myself on the phone with my lactation consultant. “Is it typical for him to cry for hours on end? Because he does, and… well, I’m just curious, is this what a newborn does?” There was a long pause before she replied,…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Hearing Loss and Determination
Get Pregnant Fast In 1973, long before newborn hearing screenings became standard practice, my mother had an inkling that my hearing was not quite right. Despite her concerns, the pediatrician dismissed her worries, insisting everything was normal. But my mother didn’t give up. Her determination led to a diagnosis of profound hearing loss when I…
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Embracing Spontaneity in Parenting: A Journey with Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I perched quietly on a plastic chair, I watched my son engage in his first speech therapy session. His therapist, affectionately known as The Sound Sage, sat across from him, a round table separating them. The session aimed to help him correct his lateral lisp. From her cabinet, she produced a…
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6 Crucial Insights About Apraxia That Speech Therapists Often Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast Having apraxia can significantly impact various aspects of life, and while speech therapists can provide valuable guidance, there are some vital truths they might not share. Here are six important insights that can help those navigating life with apraxia. 1. Social and Emotional Hurdles Are Inevitable Living with apraxia can create social…