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Will my child grow out of their speech/language difficulties?

Will my child grow out of their speech/language difficulties?

Will my child grow out of their speech/language difficulties? Will my child simply “grow out of” their speech/language difficulties? Parents are often unsure whether their child will simply “grow out of” their speech or language difficulties as they get older....

May 7, 2018

KEEPING THERAPY FOR KIDS FUN AND ENGAGING

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KEEPING THERAPY FOR KIDS FUN AND ENGAGING

Playing is something that children do naturally, on their own, everyday. Play based therapy for kids allows for the child to shine doing something they are familiar and comfortable with. At Achieve Pediatric Therapy we strive to make therapy motivating...

April 14, 2018

Building Social Language Skills in Preschoolers

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Building Social Language Skills in Preschoolers

Social language skills help children build and navigate relationships with their peers. Caregivers often wonder what social language skills their preschoolers should be practicing to prepare for social interactions at school. 1) Greeting others and introducing themselves. It is important...

April 1, 2018

What does ‘typically developing’ really mean?

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What does ‘typically developing’ really mean?

Many early milestones for children have ranges that are considered ‘normal’ and it is hard to know when to be concerned and seek additional support. However, parental instinct goes a long way. There are many experts in various fields who...

March 17, 2018

BRAVE Model for parents of children with developmental delays

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BRAVE Model for parents of children with developmental delays

The BRAVE model provides parents of children with developmental delays with a framework that they can use to understand their child’s needs. The strategies can be adapted by parents for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder too to ensure they...

March 5, 2018

Are you concerned about your child’s school performance?

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Are you concerned about your child’s school performance?

Are you concerned about your child’s school performance? Handwriting and fine motor skills are absolutely essential skills which children must develop in order to maximize potential at school and at home. Often, fine motor issues are not identified until a...

January 27, 2018

Speech Therapy Illinois: Benefits of In-home Speech Therapy

Speech Delay Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy Illinois: Benefits of In-home Speech Therapy

Achieve Pediatric Therapy offers in home speech therapy throughout the Greater Chicago Area. Even though speech therapy is offered in a variety of settings, in-home speech therapy services offers many benefits. Family Involvement – In home speech therapy allows the entire family to...

January 5, 2018

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SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN

Tablets and smart phones are often used to occupy children, despite the fact that we know children learn best when interacting with others. One in seven children spend up to an hour a day on a screen before they turn...

January 4, 2018

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Developmental Language Disorder

Have You Heard About Developmental Language Disorder? Estimates suggest that 7.6% of all children have DLD, a condition where children experience challenges understanding and/or using spoken language. DLD is identified when a child has problems with language development that continue...

November 21, 2017

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What is Executive Functioning?

What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of processes our brain uses to allow us to get things done. Think of executive functioning like a coach in a sports game! The coach gathers information presented to him during...

August 17, 2017

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