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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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Is Your Baby Skipping Crawling? Here’s What Parents Should Know
Crawling on hands and knees is a vital milestone that supports coordination, strength, and sensory integration. When crawling is skipped…
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Flat Head in Babies: 5 Expert-Recommended Tips to Support Healthy Head Shape
Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of surprises; some sweet, some confusing, and some you never saw coming……
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Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Who Stutters Speak with Confidence
If you have a child that stutters, you may wonder how to support them in speaking more fluently and confidently….
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Speech Regression in Kids: What It Means and How to Help
It can be incredibly challenging for families when a child experiences a regression in speech and language skills. A regression…
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Toe-Walking in Children: 5 Simple At-Home Exercises to Encourage Flat Feet
Toe-walking, where a child walks on the balls of their feet instead of their heels, is common in toddlers but…
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A Speech Therapist’s Guide to Language-Rich Screen Time
Screen time doesn’t have to be a passive experience — with a little intention, it can become a tool for…
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5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Ball Exercises
When it comes to physical therapy for children, the key is to make the exercises both fun and effective. One…
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Boost Speech & Communication at Home with Pretend Play
As speech therapists, one of our favorite tools for language development in children is pretend play. Not only does it…
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Why Therapists Love Peanut Balls—and How You Can Use Them at Home!
If you’ve heard your child’s therapist mention a “peanut ball” and pictured a bouncy snack—don’t worry, you’re not the only…
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