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From Student to Pediatric SLP: Kendall’s CTD Story
We were excited when Kendall began her fieldwork at our Eugene clinic in the winter of 2025. At the time, Kendall was a student at the University of Oregon, completing her speech-language pathology training and getting hands-on experience in pediatric therapy. Little did we know that what started as a student placement would become the…
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Madi’s CTD Story: From Fieldwork to Finding Her Place as a Pediatric OT
My journey to Connect the Dots started as an OT graduate student looking for a place to learn and grow my skills related to pediatric OT that was close to where I grew up in Oregon. I believe my fieldwork coordinator at Eastern Washington University helped me make the initial connection. However, after meeting with…
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From Student to Pediatric SLP: Kendall’s CTD Story
We were excited when Kendall began her fieldwork at our Eugene clinic in the winter of 2025. At the time, Kendall was a student at the University of Oregon, completing her speech-language pathology training and getting hands-on experience in pediatric therapy. Little did we know that what started as a student placement would become the…
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Madi’s CTD Story: From Fieldwork to Finding Her Place as a Pediatric OT
My journey to Connect the Dots started as an OT graduate student looking for a place to learn and grow my skills related to pediatric OT that was close to where I grew up in Oregon. I believe my fieldwork coordinator at Eastern Washington University helped me make the initial connection. However, after meeting with…
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Building Skills through Play
Building skills through play may look like fun and games but it has a great deal of intention and patience. …
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After Easter Activities
The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but fake grass, plastic eggs, and lots of candies are here to stay….
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10 Tips to Prevent Injury in Young Athletes
Sports are one of the main causes of injuries in adolescents. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent injury during…
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Down Syndrome and Speech Therapy
What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder also known as ‘Trisomy 21’. Individuals diagnosed with Down Syndrome…
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21 Facts about Down Syndrome
March 21st (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day as Down Syndrome is caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21! To…
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My Child has Difficulty Swallowing, Help!
Mealtime is a great way to spend time with family and friends. We’ve all had those moments where we have…
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What is Hypotonia?
Hypotonia is a medical term for abnormally low muscle tone. It has also been referred to as Floppy Baby Syndrome….
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Questions about Speech Therapy?
Have you ever wondered if speech therapy is right for your child? Sometimes parents have questions about their child’s speech and…
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Practicing Speech Sounds at Home: Part 2
If your child is like many children, practicing speech at home might be easier said than done. What seems to…
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