by JLDTHERAPY | Aug 30, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
Picky eaters can come out of nowhere. They can start off picky or be one of the best eaters in the early stages but then become picky literally overnight. There are many different ways to overcome pickiness, and it can take a lot of creative thinking along with time...
by JLDTHERAPY | Aug 23, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
Learning how to bite down and chew starts at around 5-6 months of age and only continues on from there. It’s a vital stage in the feeding development and when it is missed, steps must be taken to make sure they develop the ability to bite and chew on their own. How...
by JLDTHERAPY | Aug 16, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
At work, the staff and I like to have a good time. We love to sing throughout the day. I will be the first to admit, I will probably never make it on the next American Idol, however, the benefits of singing to children with speech delays are so overwhelming and it...
by JLDTHERAPY | Aug 2, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
“Help! I want to support my children but I don’t know what to choose. Hanen? Traditional? What’s the difference?” Many parents have this overwhelming dilemma and don’t know what’s the best treatment for their kiddos. We here, at Joy & Laughter Developmental...
by Jennifer Davis | Jul 26, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
Stories! When you read this word, memories of childhood flashes in front of your eyes, am I correct? Same, for me. I remember my dad telling me stories of different animals, birds, great ancient characters, old stories, or sometimes he was creating a new story out of...
by JLDTHERAPY | Jul 19, 2016 | Pediatric Therapy
Handwriting vs. Keyboarding is a hot topic these days. If someone asked me, “When was the last time you wrote a letter?” I would think for a while and would likely reply “Who writes today? Everyone has an email today. I would prefer an email!” The story seems familiar...
