Why Was My Child Referred to Occupational Therapy?
Understanding the purpose of OT and how it can benefit your child is the first step in easing any concerns.
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My Child Understands Everything But Is Not Talking: <br>Should I Be Worried?
Understanding the purpose of OT and how it can benefit your child is the first step in easing any concerns.
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supports Pediatric Occupational Therapy
At Crossroads Speech & Occupational Therapy, we understand that supporting a child’s development goes beyond physical milestones—it also involves helping them manage emotions, behavior, and thought patterns. That is why…
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Pacifiers and Child Development: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding the Benefits and Potential Impacts of Pacifier Use from a Speech and Occupational Therapy Perspective​ Pacifiers can be a lifesaver during those early months of infancy — they soothe,…
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Understanding Voice Disorders:<br> When to Seek Help and How Speech Therapy Can Help
From Hoarseness to Vocal Fold Dysfunction — A Guide for Parents and Adults Your voice is one of the most important tools you use to connect with the world —…
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Speak Like a Pro Five Proven Tips to Fix Articulation
Have you found yourself mumbling or tripping over your words during important presentations? You’re not alone. Many public speakers struggle with articulation, but the good news is there’s hope. This…
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Should I get my child’s tongue tie clipped?
I’m a speech and language pathologist, and a mom of 3. When my youngest son Miles wasn’t meeting speech milestones, we started to explore contributing factors. It turns out he had a tongue tie and…
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Great Signs to Teach Your Baby
Two of the most useful baby signs to use and teach at mealtimes. Baby sign is a wonderful way to help your pre-verbal baby or toddler communicate. You can see…
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The Effects of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Feeding and swallowing disorders can lead to health, learning, and social problems. Feeding disorders include problems with sucking, eating from a spoon, chewing, or drinking from a cup. Swallowing disorders,…
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What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?
A personal experience of CAS, a neurological speech disorder affecting a child’s ability to correctly produce syllables and words. Early signs to help you detect.
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Thanksgiving Tips
Let’s be honest, Thanksgiving with or without children can be a struggle. Thanksgiving is a time when you get together with a lot of people that you may not see…
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Tips and Tricks for Trick-or-Treating
Every year, most children and adults joyfully anticipate Halloween and trick-or-treating. Choosing a costume, getting dressed up, and showing off your sense of humor and creativity is fun no matter how…
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