toddler speech milestones

Speech Milestones to Watch: Is Your Toddler’s Speech on Track?

At Therapy and Wellness connection, we understand that every child develops at their own pace. However, tracking speech and language milestones helps identify when additional support might benefit your little one. As speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts working…

Cleveland feeding & swallowing therapy

Why Simultaneous Feeding & Swallowing Therapy + Speech Therapy

Cleveland feeding & swallowing therapy is a service that can be provided alongside speech therapy — particularly for children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, or structural abnormalities affecting oral motor function. Since both therapies target overlapping muscle groups and functions…

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Speech Therapist: Why You Should Read Your Kid That Same Book Over & Over – Even if it Drives You Crazy

Ever find yourself grumbling, “Not that book again” as your little one waves the same tattered story at you for the 17th night in a row? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Ask pretty much any pediatric speech therapist at our…

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Sensory Desensitization Techniques of Brecksville Occupational Therapists

Children with sensory processing disorder (a fair number of whom are on the autism spectrum) often experience overwhelming responses to everyday stimuli. As our Brecksville occupational therapists can explain, these challenges can affect their ability to participate in daily activities,…

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Akron Speech Therapist Tips for That Tricky “R” Sound

“Arrgh, matey!” Did you know the R sound has as many as 32 sound type variations in the English North American accent. As any Akron speech therapists can tell you, R is one of the most commonly used sounds in…

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Akron Speech Therapy Treatment for Tongue Thrust

Kids can encounter all kinds of unique challenges when they’re learning to speak and understand what’s being spoken to them. One impediment to typical speech development is tongue thrust, which occurs when the tongue rests at a forward position of…

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Signs Your Child Should See a Speech Therapist in Brecksville

Kids will soon be back in school, and that means homework, class projects and tests. As the school year gains momentum, some parents may begin to notice their child is lagging a bit behind developmentally in terms of their speech,…

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Signs Your Child Needs a Speech Therapy Evaluation

For parents, one of the greatest thrills is hearing your child say, “mama” or “dada” for the first time. It can be even more exciting to start communicating with your child, especially when they begin speaking with that adorable “baby…