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Mom teaching child to speak

Effective Home Exercises for Speech & Language Development

Children Activities, Language Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy

From an early age, parents have a huge impact on their children’s speech and language development. As speech therapists, we get asked all the time: “How do I get my child to talk?” or “What can I do at home to help facilitate talking?” To help parents, Westside has put together a “bag of tricks” to practice at home.

Spine anatomy

What is Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis?

Physical Therapy, Scoliosis

Schroth therapy is a method of positioning, stretching and strengthening activities that are specifically designed to treat scoliosis. In the past, research has found that typical exercise plans of generalized strengthening and/or chiropractic adjustments are ineffective for the treatment of scoliosis.

photo of a child with a therapist during counseling. This photo is used for the How To Know If Your Child Needs Counseling blog article.

Does My Child Need ABA Therapy: 6 Essential FAQs Answered

ABA Therapy

ABA therapy uses positive reinforcement and other behavior techniques to help children on the spectrum improve their communication skills and overcome behavioral challenges.