Author Archives: Wendy Petrus

How Can OT Help Children with Down Syndrome?

Every child has things they want to do more independently, whether that’s getting themselves ready [...]

Why Does My Child Struggle with Handwriting?

Your child knows exactly what they want to write. But getting those thoughts onto the [...]

How Much of My Child’s Speech Should Others Understand?

You understand exactly what your child means when they ask for their favorite snack—even if [...]

What Is a “Whole Child” Approach in Pediatric Therapy?

If your child receives pediatric therapy, you may have heard the term “whole child approach.” [...]

Why Keeping Pediatric Therapy Appointments Is Crucial

Balancing schedules and daily demands can make it difficult to maintain a regular therapy schedule—especially [...]

Why Early Intervention Makes a Difference in Speech Development

When your young child struggles to speak clearly or isn’t easily understood, it’s natural to [...]

Why Pediatric Therapy Looks Like Child’s Play

For children, play is work. Through play, children naturally explore their environment, interact with others, [...]

Can Chronic Ear Infections Delay My Child’s Speech?

As a parent, you celebrate every new sound and word your child makes. However, when [...]

Why Your Child Isn’t Talking and When to Take Action

As a speech language pathologist, the biggest question I get asked by parents all the [...]

Is Your Child in Therapy? Celebrate Their Wins, No Matter How Small

When your child is in therapy, it is natural to focus on the long-term goal. [...]