What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is an uncommon speech disorder in children. Unlike many speech disorders, CAS is not about muscle weakness. Apraxia of speech is when the brain is not sending the correct signals to the cheeks, tongue and lips. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of … Continued

SLP and OT Approved Holiday Gifts

Happy Holidays from CSTC! The holidays can be the most magical, stressful time of the year. Let us help you take some of the stress out of gift buying for your kiddos! We are wishing all a happy holiday season. We are grateful for you! Gifts for the Littles Aquadoodle Mat The Aquadoodle mat comes … Continued

Apraxia of Speech

What is apraxia? Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say. However, they have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements … Continued

Halloween Fun for All

  Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is my absolute favorite time of the year, but it’s not always easy for some of our friends. Costumes can be uncomfortable, “Trick or Treat” is really hard to say, and somehow elementary students get a Fall break now? Plus there’s pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, and so many other … Continued

Sensory Processing and Communication

Recently CSTC has been getting lots of referrals, which is wonderful. With so many new clients we are constantly learning new things and new ways to support growth within our clients. Sensory processing disorder is among the most common diagnoses treated within our center. This is treated by occupational therapists (OTs), but it is important … Continued

Let’s Talk About Reading

Reading is a hard thing to do. It often isn't until we have to help another person in our lives learn to read that we remember how hard it actually is. There's rules to follow to make it easier, but for every rule there seems to be about 1,000 exceptions. Not to mention all of … Continued

Autism is the reason I became an SLP.

I met some amazing tiny people with a ton of stuff to communicate, but didn't know how and that was the moment I knew what direction my life was going. Today is world autism day. I thought about adding an exclamation mark after that sentence, but to a lot of people this is just another … Continued

Let’s be real…

Times are kind of scary right now. There's uncertainty, panic, and anxiety. I encourage you to say "yes" to your kids more right now. Let them do the messy activities. Make the cake, decorate the cookies, paint with pudding, make the slime, find science experiments on YouTube. Just like the adults, the kids are trying … Continued

Feelin’ the Love

Hey friends! I definitely slacked on my Valentine's post, BUT two weeks really isn't much time if you think about it....yeah I knew it sounded wrong as I was typing it. However, Just because Valentine's Day has passed does not mean we should stop talking about and teaching the importance of love and kindness to … Continued

Stay on Track!

Let's be honest, staying on track and sticking to your goals is HARD. I'd be lying if I said I haven't slipped up in making changes in the first 20-ish days of the new year. (Donuts are my favorite thing on this earth). BUT hopefully my next round of tips and activities can make your … Continued

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