Speech Therapy: First Response

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Need Advice About Occupational Therapy!

T.C. asks from Burlington

My 4 soon to be 5 year old son Matthew has been receving occupational therapy for about 2 months for sensory issues (not SPD) and fine motor skills. Well his fine mo...

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Seeking Advice from Moms on Lack of Speech

L.L. asks from Detroit

I have a 16 month old niece who does not babble or speak, even simple sounds such as ball, mama, etc. Her hearing has been evaluated and there is nothing found to be...

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Fine Motor Skills Delay - What Does the Future Hold?

J.F. asks from Phoenix

I have 2 sons, ages 3 and 22 months, that both have speach delays. The theory is that the speach delays are due in part to fine motor skills delays. My 3 year old i...

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Handling Criticism of Your Children

K.W. asks from Los Angeles

Do friends or family ever make comments about your children that you think are rude? How do you handle it or just let it go?

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18 Month Old Gets Ear Infections with Every Cold

S.B. asks from San Francisco

My son gets an ear infection with every cold he gets. He's seen an ENT, and they recommend he get tubes if he gets another infection. My husband and I are against t...

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Eight Year Old Who Is Struggling with Reading

K.S. asks from Atlanta

My eight year old son, in second grade, is having many difficulties reading and staying focused. This is our first year in public school and much to my dismay, his t...