Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: February 17, 2020 | Updated: August 27, 2026 Floortime is a relationship-based approach for children with autism, developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.,...
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: August 24, 2023 | Updated: August 27, 2026 An oral mechanism exam, often called an "oral mech" exam, is a quick, hands-on assessment a speech-language...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2020, Reviewed and Updated 2026 What if one of the most powerful things you could do for your child's development didn't require any special materials, any training, or any appointments — just you,...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published July 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 As summer winds down, one question comes up again and again for families of young children: Is my child ready? Whether your child is heading to preschool for the first time...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published October 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 If you've ever found yourself watching your child and wondering, "Should they be talking more by now?" — you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns parents...
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published December 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 One of the most common questions parents bring to us is some version of: "Is my child talking enough? Are they where they should be?" It's a completely natural thing to...