At about the age of two and half, our son Drew began resisting a variety of foods that he ate on a regular basis. We noticed that he began to prefer salty and crunchy food and puree pouches. When discussing…
22Sep
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Parents frequently ask what to do if their newborn/baby does not like βtummy-timeβ. The side-lying position has been emphasized for new parents as an important position especially with the βsafe-sleepβ initiative recommending lying a baby on their…
21May
By: Miriam Vicovan
Americans are widely known as having a limited taste palette in relation to most of the developed world. A typical American restaurant will boast a wide variety of burger, steak, and french fry options, leaving little opportunity for…
21May
By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP - Feeding Therapist, Founder and Director
Feeding therapy is generally the first stop for children who are recognized as picky eaters. Extreme picky eating patterns that impact nutrition, growth, health, and/or social routines fall under the title…
21May
By: Stefani Wade, M.S., CCC-SLP
The beginning years of life are critical development years for your child. They are learning all the skills they will need to successfully explore and interact in their environment, specifically the oral motor and feeding skills…
2Mar
By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP, Founder and Director
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Baby Joe, exclusively nursed. He was diagnosed with GE reflux, failure to thrive, and failed to transition to solids. His GI specialist suggested supplementing by adding formula powder to the breast…
1Mar
By: Rima Lintakas, DPT - Physical Therapist
Baby Jane, has been seen for weekly physical therapy sessions for ~13 months via a combination of in-home sessions and live-video-visits. Baby Jane was born prematurely at 22 weeks, weighing 1lb 1oz…
9Oct
9Jun
During the past few weeks Assential Therapies has taken several measures to protect our employees and patients, alike. Notice the plexi-glass barrier, which is brand-new and artistically made. We made sure that the wood trim for the barrier match the…