Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas
Clinic Locations in Frisco, McKinney & Plano – and Serving the Surrounding Communities.
Well, exciting things are happening at our McKinney location! Speech & Occupational Therapy on North Texas has three great pediatric speech pathologists in McKinney along with a wonderful pediatric occupational therapist. We are located just west of Ridge on Virginia, accessible to many neighborhoods. By training, experience, and passion, our therapists specialize in all aspects…
DetailsA child’s verbal speech intelligibility is one of the most common referral reasons for speech therapy. By 2 years of age, a child’s speech should be 50% intelligible to an unfamiliar listener, by 3 years of age 75% intelligible to an unfamiliar listener and by 4 years of age 100% intelligible to an unfamiliar listener.…
DetailsOccupational therapists at Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas often treat children with sensory challenges. Helping families understand self-regulation and helping our clients develop better coping skills for sensory regulation leads to greater success with treatment goals and participation in daily life. Self-regulation is the ability to control and direct one’s own feelings, thoughts,…
DetailsGet Ready for a Great School Experience! School will be starting again before we know it! All children (and parents!) can prepare for a smoother transition from the flexibility of summer time to the set routine of the school day. Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas serves children of all ages and many of…
DetailsThere are basic strategies that we know will help enrich language development in young children. For instance, we know that it is important to really listen when your child is trying to communicate, whetherthrough verbalizations or gestures. We know it is important to be intentional about regular time to communicate with your child one-on-one. It…
DetailsParents as Partners in Language Enrichment Long before they are able to verbally communicate, babies are soaking up language across their daily routines. Everything they hear and are exposed to will help them to become effective communicators as they enter toddlerhood. There are a variety of strategies for encouraging communication in young toddlers that can…
DetailsDo you know how to Navigate Texas? As a parent of a child with special needs, do you know how to find the Texas disability resources you need? I remember when I started my journey as the parent of a young child with autism. A long time ago – in the 80’s. Sam was just…
DetailsHot Fun in the Summer Time! Many parents today will not recognize the catchy title to the popular Sly & the Family Stone tune from the early 70’s. But grandparents will!! This song brings back feelings of lazy, laid back summer days. For families with young children, summer may not feel too carefree! Especially in…
DetailsSpeech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas is thankful for the opportunity to be a sponsor for the 2016 Mulligans & Miracles Golf Classic, which benefits the Miracle League of Frisco. Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas is proud to sponsor the 2016 Mulligans & Miracles Golf Tournament benefitting the Miracle League of Frisco. …
DetailsApril is Autism Awareness Month! When you think about the many syndromes, disorders and illnesses that can impact an individual, you begin to appreciate the accomplishment of having this level of focus placed on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism has garnered this recognition and support because of the incredible hard work and advocacy of families…
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