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April Bloom and Bite: A Season of Growth in Speech and Feeding Therapy Spring is a season of renewal, fresh beginnings, and vibrant energy — and at Leafy Lane, we’re embracing it fully! Our April Bloom and Bite theme is…

Honoring National Poetry Month for Communicators of All Ages April is National Poetry Month—a time to celebrate rhythm, rhyme, and the beauty of language! Whether you're a toddler babbling your first words, a school-aged student exploring new vocabulary, or an…

Earth Day is a time to celebrate our beautiful planet—and what better way to honor the earth than by enjoying the foods it gives us? Spring is the perfect season to try something new, especially when it comes to vegetables.…

Spring is more than a season—it’s a fresh start. The world feels lighter, brighter, and full of energy. For adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), this is the perfect time to add fresh vocabulary, set new goals, and…

Spring is here—bringing sunshine, fresh air, and so many new things to talk about! For AAC users, the changing seasons are a great opportunity to expand vocabulary, build language skills, and make communication fun and meaningful. Whether you're using a…

It seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should be feeding your child- extended family members included. Some say starting with fruit will develop a lifelong preference for sweet things. Don't kids need vegetables to thrive? Absolutely! But…

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a set of strategies, tools, and techniques designed to support individuals with communication difficulties in expressing themselves effectively. AAC is used when speech or natural language is insufficient or unavailable due to various…

Assisting with Communication In simple terms, a speech-language pathologist is like a communication expert. Their primary goal is to help people who have difficulty speaking, understanding language, or making their wants, needs and opinions known. They work with both children…

Incorporating new foods into a toddler's diet can be a delicate process. Toddlers love to assert control over their environment however they can. One thing they can consistently control is what goes into their bodies. It's important for caregivers to…