Children learn so many valuable social skills through play and peer interaction, which is something that children seem to be missing out on or are at least getting less of during these increasingly virtual times. It seems that social distancing may be causing a...
By: Kaylie Wright, M.A. CCC-SLP What are executive functions and what can you do as a parent to support their development? Executive functions are the mental processes that enable us to plan, control our behavior, focus, and manage multiple tasks successfully to help...
Navigating the Holidays with Children who Struggle in Social Situations As we dive into the last few months of the year, many families’ schedules are packed with family get-togethers and outings. These events are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, but they can often be...
Summer is almost here (that’s right, winter is finally over. FINALLY!) and for many, that means new schedules, less routine, and taking a break from schooling. Kids often regress academically by up to two months during the summer months. This is known as the “Summer...
By: Elizabeth Drewelow, M. Ed. As I was driving home from work the other day, I tuned into a local radio station. The show host just happened to be talking about her kids’ experience at home for the summer. Exasperated, yet with a joking tone, she said, “Well, my...
By: Kelsey Coaldrake, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Social communication goes by many names: pragmatic language, social language, social skills, social thinking, social cognition… just to name a few. But what does it all mean? And what social milestones...