ST, OT, PT?
So you think your child may need the help of a pediatric therapist but not sure where to start? Let’s break down the basics of pediatric...
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The Mighty Kids Therapy Blog
Anna Chmiel
- 3 min
Importance of Play
I love to play. I mean I really love to play! As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I get to play every day (am I lucky or what?)....
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
Screen Time
Let’s watch more TV, have more phone time, play more video games, and stare at those iPads all day. Staring at the screen is better than...
Anna Chmiel
- 1 min
We LOVE Crafts
We LOVE Crafts: Activity for PreK-2 Grade It’s love month! February is a fun time at Mighty Kids for so many reasons. We love chocolate...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
Why Should I Teach My Child Sign Language
Why should I teach my child sign language? Will this hinder their language development? These are commons questions for parents whose...
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
Hand Flapping, Body Rocking & Head Banging
Have you ever noticed yourself tapping your foot, biting your nails, twirling your pen, twisting your hair, or doodling on paper? We all...
Anna Chmiel
- 5 min
School vs. Private Therapy Services
What’s the difference between therapy a child receives through the public schools and therapy at a private clinic? Can’t I just get the...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
Cleft Lip & Palate
Each year, cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of children worldwide. Some parents learn about these...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
How Can My Preschooler Get Services?
“My child has a severe disability and private therapy sessions are getting too expensive.” “My child requires more treatment sessions...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
Tips for Transitions from School to Home
Has your child ever come home from school and they… · are irritable? · have a meltdown? · refuse to follow directions? · are overly...
Anna Chmiel
- 3 min
Does Your Child Have Difficulty Eating
Many children go through phases of picky eating or may need assistance to safely eat meals, but at what point does this “phase” indicate...
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
The Secret Life of Autism
“Why can’t my child talk? What are signs of Autism? Does my child have Autism? I am ind of Google obsessed… but maybe it’s something...
Anna Chmiel
- 1 min
Brain Break Resources
Need some kid-friendly brain break videos to get your kids moving during this quarantine? Having a hard time finding videos that also aid...
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
The Bilingual Brain
Let’s talk language, better yet, let’s talk multiple languages. How are languages acquired? Why is the best time to learn multiple...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
What is Torticollis?
Torticollis (wry neck, or loxia) is one of a broader category of disorders that exhibit flexion, extension, or twisting of muscles of the...
Anna Chmiel
- 3 min
Need Game Recommendations?
When it comes to kiddos, games are the magic key. Many SLPs like to integrate games into practice, use games as rewards, or adjust...
Anna Chmiel
- 2 min
The Importance of Nasal Breathing
Did you know the primary job of the mouth is eating and speaking (high five you knew it)? Did you know the primary job of the nose is...
Anna Chmiel
- 3 min
STUTTERING
My child has a stutter but we do not talk about it… is this something we should ignore? Will my son/daughter grow out of it? According to...
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
Speech vs. Language
Often times, children are referred to a speech and language pathologist by their pediatrician. Your doctor may express concern for how...
Anna Chmiel
- 4 min
The New Normal
Before I was a Speech Language-Pathologist (SLP) I didn’t really interact with kids with disabilities. Honestly, in my life, I may have...
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