I don’t know about you guys, but last week was really hard for me. I took a solid day to mourn. I mourned the temporary closing of my practice and the loss of treatment time with my kiddos who really need it. As I explore and become more educated on teletherapy this upcoming week, I…
As a pediatric practice, we already take measures to disinfect all common areas as well as our therapy rooms, toys, and activities. In light of the current situation, we have accelerated our cleaning efforts and increased our cleaning schedule of the common areas. We are closely monitoring the situation and are following guidelines set forth…
1-2 years Speech sounds: p b m h w Receptive Language (Hearing and Understanding): Points to a few body parts when you ask. Follows 1-part directions, like “Roll the ball” or “Kiss the baby.” Responds to simple questions, like “Who’s that?” or “Where’s your shoe?” Listens to simple stories, songs, and rhymes. Points to pictures…
“Is This Normal?” This is the question I get asked the most often at my office, at social events, and just about any time someone finds out what my occupation is. The good news is, I love what I do and I don’t mind answering that question at all! There is such a wide range…
Meet Ali an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist. I earned both my undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders and my master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Central Michigan University. Over the course of her career she has worked in a variety of settings, including: public schools, pediatric outpatient hospital clinics, and private practice. Experience in…
Small talk is getting bigger! Please join us in welcoming Ali to our Northern Virginia Small Talk team. Ali Pettit is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist. She has experience working in a variety of settings, including: public schools, pediatric outpatient hospital clinics, and private practice. Learn more about Ali
A great program to help your child learn to ride a bike! They have adaptive bikes and have taught many of my clients how to ride! Link: iCanShine
This is a great group with an amazing Therapist! https://www.facebook.com/events/391953571550578/
I had to share this inspiring story! Young man with Down syndrome thrills studio audience on ‘The Greatest Dancer’ Andrew Self, 21, appeared in the first episode of the UK’s “The Greatest Dancer,” and brought both judges and audience to tears with his audition. “Having Down syndrome, it doesn’t stop me from doing anything,” Self…