What is Early Intervention? Early intervention is the services and supports that are available to children under the age of three and their families. These services may involve speech therapy, physical therapy, or other professional services- it all depends on the needs of the child and the family. Early intervention services are available in all states…
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What is Early Intervention? Early Intervention is a term used to describe the diagnosis, treatment, services, and support provided for children with developmental delays and their families. It aims to implement strategies to target the area(s) of difficulty and also reduce risk factors in the child’s environment. Early Intervention can include a multitude of services,…
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As the summer winds down you may be looking for activities to keep your little ones busy at home. Having fun in the kitchen is a great way to do that! Below we have a list of 6 of our favorite fun recipes to have a blast in the kitchen! And if you’re looking for…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Sabine Heisman about COVID-19 & Mental Health. Dr. Heisman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Northern Virginia area. She specializes in child psychology. She works for MindWell Psychology where they take a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Today you will learn: How COVID-19 has impacted the mental health…
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It’s summer break and your kids are so excited to be out of school and playing in the sun! You’re happy they’re home but now you’re at a loss for summer activities and you’re worried they’ll lose the skills they gained during the school year. Luckily we have 10 fun activities to keep them occupied…
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This week for Better Speech and Hearing Month ASHA’s theme is focusing on outpatient work which is what we do! At RLLC our team of therapists is ready to tackle anything! Check out the infographic that ASHA made for outpatient clinics. It gives a fantastic overview of what Speech-Language Pathologists do! If you feel that…
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Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have all learned to navigate new and different formats for our everyday tasks. We have all improved our computer skills as everything has moved to the virtual space. You may be wondering, would my child actually benefit from teletherapy? The answer is yes! Here are 5 Benefits of Virtual…
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Dyslexia Therapy or Dyslexia Tutoring? The answer to this is easy, Therapy. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder that is biological in nature and has no cure. Children with dyslexia need consistent, explicit instruction through frequent sessions done by a trained speech language pathologist (SLP). SLPs are board-licensed and certified individuals who are trained to…
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Dyslexia Advocate, Lorraine Hightower shares her framework for how she advocates for children- the 3 key knowledge points that parents must master and the Action Plan that allows parents to create a plan for their child’s education based on their unique needs. She will also share how she and her team can support parents if they choose…
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Dyslexia Advocate Lorraine Hightower is hosting a 6 week course to help parents gain the knowledge and tools they need to create an educational plan that meets the unique needs of their child. If you are ready to stop struggling and start taking action sign up here: https://www.lorrainehightower.com/daa
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