Speech, Language & Communication: What is the Difference?
Speech, Language & Communication: What is the Difference? By Sholeh Shahinfar MA, CCC-SLP, RYT It was about two years ago, I was in invited to do a speaking event for a room full of parents and preschool teachers, my topic was of course my passion:...
Top 5 Toys for Your Toddler
Top 5 Toys for Your Toddler By Sholeh Shahinfar MA, CCC-SLP, RYT Have you ever gone into a store or visited a website and just stared aimlessly at all the products, feeling overwhelmed by the vast selection and thought “which one will be best for my...
Top 5 Apps for Speech & Language Development
Top 5 Apps for Speech & Language Development By Sholeh Shahinfar MA, CCC-SLP, RYT Let me start off by making a confession: I don’t own an iPad. When it comes to technology and therapy, I am a bit old school, however, despite my opinions on screen...
Is Thumb Sucking Bad for My Child’s Speech?
Is Thumb Sucking Bad for My Child’s Speech? By Sholeh Shahinfar MA, CCC-SLP, RYT First off, let me say that thumb sucking is a completely natural reflex. In fact, babies have a natural rooting and sucking reflex that sometimes even begins in the...