Autism

Travel tips for families with children on the Autism Spectrum

Travel tips for families with children on the Autism Spectrum

Traveling with a family member who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can seem overwhelming and challenging, leading many families to opt-out of travel altogether. With the holidays coming up, many families will be taking advantage of vacation time and traveling to...

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session: Tips for Parents!

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session: Tips for Parents!

Beginning therapy for the first time can be nerve wracking, especially for first-time parents or parents who’ve recently received a diagnosis for their child. Take a deep breath and begin the process at your pace. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether you want to...

Adaptive Equipment for Handwriting Development

Adaptive Equipment for Handwriting Development

Children with developmental delays and ASD can sometimes struggle to maintain a fair “tripod” grasp when writing, coloring, or using any type of writing device due to poor fine motor control and weak hand muscles. Incorporating adaptive equipment can be fun, but often...

Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy

Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy

In this article we are talking about Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy, and how it can Change the Trajectory of Your Child’s Long-Term Communication Skills What is Early Intervention? Early Intervention (EI) is the treatment of developmental delays in...

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS – WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS – WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY

by Savanna Roldan - SLP at Always Keep Progressing What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?  You may have heard many different titles for a Speech-Language Pathologist including Speech Therapist, Speech teacher, or even the acronym SLP. No matter the title, a Speech-...

5 Ways to Improve Social Skills

5 Ways to Improve Social Skills

by Yenny Linares - COTA at Always Keep Progressing Social skills are essential for the development of any child and it is something that we practice unknowingly on a day to day basis. Social skills help to build and strengthen bonds between families, friends and new...

Autism Stories from London: Finlay!

Autism Stories from London: Finlay!

Interview by: Annie Tao - CEO and Therapist at Always Keep Progressing Welcome back to the next installment of our Autism Stories blog series! As a recap, the Autism Stories blog series at Always Keep Progressing gives voice to the diverse lived experiences of...

Tantrums vs Meltdowns

Tantrums vs Meltdowns

by Yenny Linares - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Always Keep Progressing What is the difference between a “tantrum” and a “meltdown”? This is a frequently asked question by many parents that come to Always Keep Progressing speech and occupational therapy...