Answers for the things you keep wondering about
Whether you are waiting on an evaluation, working through a plan with your therapist, or just trying to understand what you are seeing at home; this is where our therapists write it all down in plain language. No jargon, no scare tactics. Just what we would tell a friend.
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For ReferrersUnderstanding neurodiversity: a guide for teachers
Nine ways communication can look different in neurodivergent students, the strengths they bring to a classroom, and practical things teachers can do tomorrow morning.
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For ReferrersA speech pathologist's letter to teachers of autistic and neurodivergent students
After more than 20 years as a speech-language pathologist, Kimberly Williams has one thing she wishes every teacher understood before an autistic child walks into their classroom. She wrote it down for you.
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Development & MilestonesMy 2-year-old isn't talking yet. When should I worry?
Late talking is one of the most common reasons families call us, and also one of the most treatable. Here is what to look for, and what the research says about waiting.
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Speech & LanguageWhich speech sounds should my child have by age 4?
Your child is talking up a storm, but strangers only catch half of it. Here is the rough order sounds arrive in, and which ones are worth asking about.
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SensoryWhat 'sensory processing' actually means (in plain language)
Sensory is one of those words that gets used for everything. Here is what it really describes, and how to tell a sensory difference from ordinary kid behaviour.
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FeedingPicky eater or feeding issue? How to tell the difference
Most toddlers get picky. Feeding therapy is for the children whose food world is getting smaller, not bigger. Here is where the line usually sits.
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Orofacial MyofunctionalOpen mouth, thumb sucking, tongue thrust: when to ask about myofunctional therapy
Dentists and orthodontists refer families to us for reasons most parents have never heard named. Here is what those patterns look like at home.
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Motor SkillsWhy is handwriting so hard? Fine motor skills explained
A child can know exactly what they want to write and still not be able to get it onto the page. That gap is motor, not effort.
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For ReferrersSchool-based therapy vs. clinic therapy: what is the difference?
Both are real therapy. They are built for different goals. Here is how to think about which one your child needs, and how the two work together.
Read moreDevelopment & MilestonesWhat happens at a first evaluation (and how to prepare)
Parents tell us the unknown is the stressful part. Here is exactly what a first visit at New Heights looks like, from the paperwork to the end.
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