By: VaSeana Moran M.S., CCC-SLP As a speech language pathologist (SLP), we work with a variety of populations. In graduate school we learn and discuss different types of populations our field potentially works with. For example, many of us probably had an Aural Rehabilitation class to acquire more in-depth knowledge […]
Transition to School: Part C to Part B
By Emily Wolski, MS, CCC-SLP As an Early Interventionist in Washington DC, I’ve seen the process families experience to transition from their early intervention services to Pre-K 3 many times. For the caregivers, however, this process can be new, intimidating, and convoluted at times. If a family is actively […]
Indirect Feeding Therapy
By: Giorgea Kalampalikis M.S. CCC-SLP Indirect feeding therapy aims to make food exploration fun and naturalistic outside of a typical mealtime. There are many ways to expose your child to new foods without the expectation that they need to sit down at the table for a meal and consume it. […]
Protecting Your Hearing
By: Emily Wolski, MS, CCC-SLP Noise happens all around us. But how much is too much?! We can measure loudness levels by using the unit “decibels” or dB. The World Health Organization recommends that any person does not exceed 40 hours of listening to anything 80 dB and over […]
Speech Screenings
By: Dana Fensterman, MA, CCC-SLP Do you have questions regarding your child’s speech/language skills, but don’t know what to do next? A screening might be the perfect place to start. A speech/language screening is an SLP’s brief first glimpse of a child’s speech and language skills. It is used to […]
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Referral
Could my child benefit from Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapists support children experiencing challenges that interfere with their ability to safely and successfully partake in daily activities at home, school, or in the community. These activities may include: -Adaptive skills such as dressing, bathing, eating or feeding themselves -Getting to sleep […]
Voice & Feeding Specialty Track
Our feeding and voice services are geared towards empowering your child and family. Are mealtimes stressful? Are you worried that your child isn’t eating diverse foods? Are you worried about your child’s voice quality? If you answered yes to any question above, we are here to assist you. Here at […]
Alternative or Augmentative Communication Specialty Track
What is AAC and how do I know if my child needs this? AAC stands for Alternative or Augmentative Communication. AAC can include anything from pointing to pictures to using a high tech device to communicate but the main purpose is to help someone express themselves when they are unable to […]
DHH/KODA Specialty Track
At NTC, this Clinical Specialty Area focuses on working with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing or children or Children of Deaf Adults (CODA/KODA). Our team consists of SLPs who can provide education on hearing levels, auditory aids, speech/language milestones in spoken language and ASL, and above all […]
Q&A with a Bilingual Stuttering Therapist
Day 1 Q: My child is bilingual- is that what is causing them to stutter or making it worse? A: I want to start by saying stuttering is not caused by learning another language. In fact, there are many places in the world where bilingualism is a way of life […]