https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-05-19 https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-high-chair monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/2f89133d-0b92-4715-b649-b0434d34d6f5/wyatt+high+chair+pic.jpg Blog - How To Choose the Best High Chair Allows a 90 degree elbow, hip, knee and ankle angle Good posture and stability makes child feel comfortable Core stability allows child to move freely to lean forward, reach for food, use hands and utensils during meal Foot rest support’s child feet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/df643201-3585-4d8a-af67-f3af5101a787/stokee+trip+trapp.jpg Blog - How To Choose the Best High Chair The Tripp Trapp High Chair brings your child right up to the table. The Baby Set is best for children from 6-36 months, but the beech wood chair can hold up to 300 lbs, so your child can use it forever. The included Baby Set features a five-point safety harness and an easy-to-clean seat. When your kid outgrows the set, simply remove and adjust the back + foot support to achieve the ideal, ergonomic angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/151705e0-9912-40ec-b58c-5c8c5fe7497a/keekaroo.jpg Blog - How To Choose the Best High Chair Eating Tray and Dishwasher Safe Tray Cover Included. Available in Natural or Mahogany wood color. Adjustable Foot and Seat Plate allows chair to seat from 6 months up to 250 lb. Cloth Cushion seating included https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/68f1c8d1-9dab-4307-9067-d7f98bd4301e/abiie+new+photo.jpg Blog - How To Choose the Best High Chair - The High chair can be transformed to any height position to use as a Toddlers chair or as a traditional dining chair for all ages, all within less than 20 seconds! It's economical and instantly provides an extra chair to your home when needed. No tools needed for adjustment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/2b0266e7-6942-4e1c-8900-e19487469da5/hauck.jpg Blog - How To Choose the Best High Chair Grows with Your Child: Toddler high chair grows with your child as this is ideal for 6-month-old babies and up, to accommodate infants and toddlers who weigh up to 198 pounds maximum Adjustable seat and foot plate, which can cater to growing children ensuring they have a relaxed and back-friendly position at any age, making this a versatile and comfortable high chair https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/pair-a-book-with-a-toy-to-make-for-a-great-gift monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/9d2ab3a5-80cc-4478-8a38-7a07950106d3/pic.png Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - I love bringing books into therapy session and gifting books as well. Books help develop and expand language skills. They help enhance imagination, build an understanding of story elements, and allow us to learn about people, places and events outside of their own lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1a657ae4-db20-403c-a83c-c5bdd0522271/Sneezy+Book.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - “Sneezy the Snowman” “Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel “just right”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/121c2291-e9a0-45be-bc65-a7afd75d25d9/snowman+melting.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Melting Snowman Toy The snowman kit includes reusable melting putty, plus a hat, scarf, buttons, eyes, nose, and arms. Use putty to shape and decorate a snowman then watch it melt into a puddle at room temperature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/6fe949e7-b417-4ef7-854f-56c2c354aaaf/pete+the+cat+book.jpeg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor “Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary. Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor's office.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/0350a83d-9ce4-40d6-8bb1-fba382aef625/doctor+kit.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Doctor Kit Play Set 25-piece doctor’s kit play set with realistic pretend play patient care essentials to examine and treat patients. A fun and engaging way to ease any feelings of stress associated with a visit to the doctor and to encourage imaginative, nurturing, and empathetic play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/82e6e931-2f70-47d4-a3f9-fbc763a910e6/pete+the+cat+-pizza.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party “When Pete is in an especially bad mood because it is raining and he can't play ball with his friends, his father decides that it might cheer his son up "to be made into a pizza." The boy is placed on the kitchen table where he is kneaded, tossed, and covered with various toppings” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/c9948ddf-4638-4736-8a78-bd9c2e040f8c/play+doh+pizza.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Play-Doh Pizza Kitchen Using the pizza play food set, your little chef can slice up some oven-fresh fun again and again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/2a6e0423-0457-49ff-8cf0-5c46bff939f1/trashy+town+book.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Trashy Town “Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/7fb609cb-6000-4345-8b02-b345850a3e04/garbage+truck.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Garbage Truck The 16 inch long garbage truck features button operated blinking lights and various sound effects. A motorized arm lifts the garbage can and empties it into the back compartment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/ae859c32-78aa-4129-9672-2b94f051f490/thank+you+mr+panda.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Thank you, Mr. Panda “Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. This book teaches about the importance of saying "thank you" and recognizing that it's the thought that counts most of all behind every gift.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/0ac39bbc-73a8-4d91-8d5c-5135a3039c22/present+boxes.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Surprise Toy Presents Unbox these adorable plastic present boxes to work on countless skills like counting, color recognition, labeling, pretend play and so on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/fd6340ee-c886-41e6-887e-e4b38919a75c/airport+book.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Airport Book It's another busy day at Playtown Airport! This fun Lift-the-Flap book from a bestselling children's book author is filled with busy scenes packed with many people and things to look, find and discuss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/345ecf68-94b7-4058-b324-1467210cad2d/airplane+play+mat.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Airplane Toy Set “Interactive Airplane Toys Bundle – An exciting outlet for kids to learn, play, and have fun this kids airplane toy set comes with 3 airplanes, 4 fuel and baggage trucks, 5 road signs, and a large airport play mat to provide hours of kid-friendly enjoyment.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/e89b0fd4-b6ea-40f3-a9ae-178f327133f8/if+i+built+a+house.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - “If I Built a House” book “Jack is ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/6208c443-d089-4820-8b1b-b94d5ada5bd5/magnetic+tiles.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Magnetic Play Tiles “The set includes 125 magnet tiles in various shapes + a bonus of 4 family figures (not magnetic), a high-quality fabric carrying case, and a specially-designed Guide Booklet. All designs in the booklet can be built with this one set. The set also includes 2 cars, which kids always love. All pieces are in bright, vivid colors.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/76ae9b0c-15a1-4264-ae02-38f66eda1387/goodnight+construction+site.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” book “As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/2647e910-b245-446d-8529-374053febc48/construction+vehicles.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Construction Vehicle Set “7 Inch Kid Powered Caterpillar Toy Construction Vehicle Set Of 3. Set Includes A Toy Dump Truck, Wheel Loader And Excavator toy. Great toys for 3 year olds” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/edc760b4-331a-4c36-8515-a9659d1878c4/space+book.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - “Roaring Rockets” book “In bright and bold illustrations that are as witty as the text, the animal crew roars and whizzes into outer space.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/edd249d1-723f-45a7-881a-3345af0accfb/space+toy.jpg Blog - Pair a book with a toy to make for a great gift - Space shuttle toy “This plastic space shuttle is a part of the NASA space adventure Series and is approximately 9.5 inches x 7.5 inches. It is a fully functioning space shuttle with lights, sounds, and rolling wheels. Payload bay doors and canopy opens and closes allowing the Figurine to be placed inside the pilot seat or on the functioning mechanical arm inside the spaceship.” https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/why-are-jokes-good-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/90963650-55b9-48a4-aee1-599916907bff/Winston+joke+book.jpeg Blog - Why are jokes good for kids? - Learning is serious business, but telling jokes can be a seriously effective tool for learning. Telling jokes can be really good for us, both emotionally and mentally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/03044fc8-3fc0-498d-9ce3-54a3d903e14f/Wyatt+joke+book.jpeg Blog - Why are jokes good for kids? - Another fun idea to do with your kids: Help them create their own joke book using jokes that you both researched online. Build ownership by allowing the child to choose the pictures and font type for the cover page. You and/or your child can write the jokes inside. This task can be easily adjusted based on the child’s age and abilities. For the past few weeks, my boys have been telling jokes to our doorman, neighbors, kind people in the elevator, anyone interested in hearing a joke, etc. for weeks. It has been so sweet to watch them confidently recite a joke that they picked and rehearsed. It has brought a lot of smiles and laughs to many! https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/did-you-know-that-pretend-play-and-language-are-interconnected-nbsp monthly 0.5 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/834604db-69f4-4cc8-9717-07c9734c2c6b/Winston-+doctor+kit.jpeg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   Pretend play is when a child is playing “as if” something or someone is real. They are creating an experience where there is more going on than what is actually happening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/5fb8010d-16b3-416c-b3e2-49597601de48/train+set.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/505d12b5-74a4-4cdc-b3e8-cff6ef4c3557/barn.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/d4eae19d-5a9f-44ff-9861-a33e6179df4f/doctor+kit.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/e9ac24b2-3b17-4f96-8b18-f93a2df070ee/doll+house.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/0373cdce-8129-4d56-8d4d-3b8d446528d1/baby+doll.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/be541c8d-0127-4038-a684-1146f8fd5035/pretend+food.jpg Blog - Did you know that pretend play and language are interconnected?   - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/why-are-adults-always-making-animal-sound-with-children monthly 0.5 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/168710ec-fee4-40bb-845b-d8c284cabec3/IMG_2796+%281%29.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? Have you ever wondered why adults tend to be mooing, meowing and woofing with children? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/e08180bd-162b-400b-a0f1-796d85f89a37/animal+barns.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/8c7f1199-01e6-46cf-961d-9cd5a6380cc2/big+red+barn.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/b914099d-6777-4a53-be95-e31b7256f602/animal+puzzle.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/fbcef1d5-71ee-40c8-8f70-4041176d54ad/barn.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/595aaa34-c72f-4914-9728-39dc1d8bf8f3/tractor+toy.jpg Blog - Why are adults often making animal sounds with children? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/welcoming-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1cb23562-8ccb-4eba-a124-f918b1e208a6/IMG_7044.jpg Blog - Welcoming 2022! Sutton Place Social Magazine, January 2022 https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/blog/nyc-pizza-crawl-with-kids monthly 0.5 2021-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1401a293-0f2c-4597-bdc7-684b9c626364/IMG_5898.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids I may be bias, but I think I live in one of the greatest cities in the world! And if I did a poll, would you agree?! New York City offers people many wonderful things – architecture, music venues, theater, fashion nightlife and of course, the food! New York is a haven for foodies and one of the things we are best known for is our New York-style pizza! My husband, my boys and myself really love pizza especially slices here in our hometown! It was only natural for us to salivate at the idea of doing a NYC Pizza Crawl with our boys. We decided to venture to well-known pizzerias in Lower Manhattan. We bought only a couple of slices at each place and then cut them in half, giving each of us a small taste to savor and rate. Being a teacher-turned-speech therapist, I couldn’t help myself from making our adventure a little more educational. I created a simple “Pizza Rating Sheet” for the boys to use to evaluate the pizzas and ultimately help us choose a winner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/3209c576-71fd-443c-8951-61b1a467dbe7/IMG_5913.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids - Just a few skills that a pizza rating sheet can address: Literacy – reading the chart and writing the names of the pizzerias Math – using a graph and counting up all the checks and X’s to figure out which one had the highest marks Language – using descriptive words to describe how the pizza looked, smelled, tasted, etc. Feeding – exploring various types of pizza and their unique ingredients Self-advocacy – building awareness of one’s interests and views and being able to voice them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/b040bf22-80ee-4e47-b9a5-b41f917d9460/IMG_5903.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids First up, we went to Ben’s Pizzeria. It felt like a quintessential NYC slice joint. A little grimy, but suitable. Luckily, we found a secluded table so the boys could have room to try their slices and rate them accordingly. My husband and I, unfortunately, agreed that we were expecting something very different. We reminisced about our younger years and venturing to this place on a late night. The pizza tasted SO good back then, but tonight the pizza fell short. We also had a good laugh at the irony of the banner outside noting it as the “The Most Famous Pizza In the World” and similarities to Will Ferrell in the movie Elf when he naively found the “World’s Best Coffee.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/c5bb8d69-9c6a-44ee-927d-3ba9e41b220e/IMG_5910.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids - Next up was Joe’s Pizza on Carmine Street. A famous establishment with celebrity photos lining the walls. Years ago, we did see Claire Danes leaving this place. We have always considered their pizza to be a delicious favorite. Today, their slices did not disappoint! The dense, chewy crust and delicious cheese and sauce hit the spot! My husband wanted to grab another slice before leaving, but had to remind him to slow down. We had a couple more places to go to… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/77a02f98-4d64-4491-8951-823d4c37ccdf/IMG_5916.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids Then, we ventured to MacDougal Street to let fate take us to our next stop. We settled on Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, mainly because they had space for us to eat and enough room for the rating clipboards. Yes, this was a must for the boys. They practically demanded that their clipboards be next to them at all times during the crawl. My boys were really into the rating sheet, which was fun to watch. My older son was very diligent about it. He slowly went through each category (e.g., appearance, smell, sauce, cheese, crust), taking his time to decide if it deserved a check for being liked or an “X” for being disliked, and then sharing his adorable precocious comments like a true pizza critic. When ordering our slices, I jokingly asked the employee if they had a famous slice for their unique name, and he quickly gestured to their “Artichoke Pizza.” I really do love artichokes and wanted to love this so much, but it was too heavy and creamy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/f434e7bd-f938-4f8f-a5d9-b628536af09f/IMG_5924.jpg Blog - NYC Pizza Crawl with Kids Kids were getting tired and seemed full of pizza at this point so we decided to go back to the car to give ourselves time to digest before our final spot, Prince Street Pizza. Kids waited in the car with my husband while I waited on the line. I spoke to a very friendly person behind me and she told me that the line is usually over an hour long. Amazingly the line was only 15-minutes for us. She told me that I must get the “Spicy Spring” which is a square slice topped with fra diavolo sauce, fresh mozzarella and spicy pepperoni. Her recommendation was well-appreciated and ultimately well-received. This slice was our winning one for the night – just the right amount of crunch, chewiness and spice from the crispy pepperoni! 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We see a world where parents of children of ALL abilities know the value of evidence-based services, have uninhibited access to the experts they need, and can easily read information online backed by science. Our blog aims to answer parents’ most pressing questions and give you tips, strategies and research about speech, language and feeding development. https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-11-15 https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/enrichment-classes daily 0.75 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623940564357-LGQNC3SKPE8A2RPIMUAH/IMG_5835.jpg Enrichment Classes - Language Enrichment Class Our Language Enrichment Class uses music, story time, and engaging activities to promote early literacy and communication skills. Children and their caregivers learn from teacher-turned-speech-therapist Becky Iswara while she shares expert tips on how to improve and encourages speech-language development during seemingly simple, everyday moments shared at home. These 30-minute classes are expertly planned and perfectly structured to keep children engaged and entertained as they learn and practice new skills. Best for ages 9 months to 4 years of age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623941033327-8EA8SJ2J4HLM53ZEFCJW/PA+class.jpg Enrichment Classes - Phonological Awareness Class Phonological Awareness is an important foundational skill for reading. Children need to be able to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language to be good readers. Many researchers support that phonological awareness and phonemic awareness (the ability to focus on and manipulate individual sounds in words) are the best predictors of future reading ability. To help 3.5 - 5 year olds with this important skill, we offer a Phonological Awareness Class! Classes are developed and led by teacher-turned-speech-therapist, Becky Iswara. Our weekly 30-minute classes use engaging and evidence-based learning activities to teacher letter/sound correspondence, alliterations, rhyming, syllable awareness, early phonemic awareness and much more. Your child will leave this program with a deeper understanding of phonological awareness and improved early literacy skills! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624023143082-RZIOAMVWZJQ5KUFOXSZT/IMG_1286.jpg Enrichment Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624023208285-5J9A048JIAPIYGVUYZS3/IMG_1288.jpg Enrichment Classes https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/assessments daily 0.75 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623969651552-IVQ4LGF05PD3WQ0IJPKF/IMG_0331.jpeg Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623968581539-K1XO5YEK46KMAZTT6QSG/IMG_7276.jpg Assessments - Milestone Checks Without a doubt, a common question for parents is whether their child is on track developmentally, socially and academically. Routine visits with a pediatrician are an important part of parenthood and a place to get answers for that question. But do you ever feel like you want to talk more about your child’s development? Maybe the appointment didn’t feel like enough? I am a parent, too, and know how fast those wellness appointments can go. They are meant to be short and sweet, not comprehensive. So if you feel like you left an appointment wanting more, please voice your questions and concerns. You are your child’s advocate! But did you know that you can also seek out specialists like a speech-language therapist on your own. We are licensed and certified to assess communication and feeding development more thoroughly and help you with next steps. We can also be helpful for parents who want to take an informed and proactive approach to parenting, regardless if the child qualifies for therapy. Maybe you just want to learn more about child development and confirm that your child is on the right track! Milestone Checks are for New York State families of children of all abilities. They give parents a unique opportunity to discuss concerns with a specialist. Our conversation is guided by a standardized screening tool, normative data and informed clinical opinion. You will learn evidence-based strategies and tangible next steps to help support your child’s development. Just always remember, you are the expert of your child. Trust your gut and seek out help if you have concerns or questions. Let’s check and see instead of wait and see! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623968462418-PV9SN8AP9GA9M2J94ZT4/IMG_1286.jpg Assessments - Comprehensive Evaluations Comprehensive speech-language-feeding evaluations are designed to assess the major components of communication and feeding development. This often includes the assessment of: Receptive language (the words and language a child understands) Expressive language (how a child uses sounds, words, gestures and devices to communicate) Pragmatic language (understanding the rules of how to use language in various social situations) Speech sound production Fluency Voice Oral structure and motor function Play skills Auditory processing and attention Literacy skills (phonological awareness, reading, writing) Feeding/Swallowing development A range of standardized and informal measures are used to determine how a child is performing compared to same-aged peers. A comprehensive written report is created to summarize the in-depth findings and provide recommendations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624000650741-74EUJN712W6CFLQVSO0O/IMG_1288.jpg Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624000665723-8BG8ZMXJSQWPLFJAFCNC/IMG_5835.jpg Assessments https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/treatment daily 0.75 2021-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/9a020991-6e41-4516-bdd5-649253c09c9b/asha+circle.png Treatment Nationally recognized professional credential that represents a level of excellence in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/e7413454-915e-483f-9596-73fc7db5b1a3/prompt+.png Treatment PROMPT Certified Clinician. Completed specialized trainings (PROMPT Intro, Bridging, Practicum) and passed a rigorous certification process to demonstrate proficiency in using the PROMPT approach. PROMPT stands for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets, which is a highly sought after therapy modality for children with motor speech issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/bb5d55c3-cd54-44f7-b21f-6a0bd54f1a03/new+york+state+seal.jpeg Treatment Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology in New York State and earned additional specialized state certification: Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/fc9e1c95-336c-490a-a299-5973254ff509/IMG_0319.jpg Treatment Mother of 2 young children living in Manhattan, New York City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/c28e4b3a-746a-460e-b772-c927cca45c56/logo_columbia_uni.jpeg Treatment Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Columbia University, Teachers College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/f7c62626-5df4-4125-8247-0f21d1201ea2/apraxia.png Treatment Advanced Training in the Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Using Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/538ec0d0-b630-4e4e-95e2-471cf9aeebe0/ny+early+intervention.png Treatment Given her extensive experience in Early Childhood, earned the title of Approved New York State Early Intervention Provider by the Department of Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/3fa4714b-9c28-44d2-acb4-b0efd2793189/neo+health.jpg Treatment Earned the Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM) credential for completing the 28-hour course, passing the examination and completing comprehensive clinical component to demonstrate proficiency in using the Myo Manual Treatment Plan. Orofacial Myology is the science and clinical knowledge dealing with the muscles of the mouth and face (orofacial muscles) and qualified therapists address symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) such as negative oral habits (e.g., thumb-sucking, prolonged pacifier use), atypical chewing patterns, atypical swallowing patterns and abnormal rest posture of the orofacial muscles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/3747b3c6-4d88-42c8-8063-757f22b57b24/TOTS+Training+Final+Logo+TM+%282%29.jpg Treatment Specialty training on how tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties) affect oral function from birth to maturity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1742029928225-Q4CN7QWTDVPTX5NSCNIA/Slide1.jpg Treatment Babble Boot Camp© (BBC) is a parent-conducted and evidence-based approach designed to accelerate speech and language development in very young children at risk for disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623974007840-YV8OJUZUYWNNV5TG1D8P/IMG_2344+2.jpg Treatment - Midtown Speech NYC is run by Becky Iswara, former teacher-turned-speech therapist. She has over 15+ years of experience in the Education, a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University, Teachers College and years of rigorous coursework and training in various evidence-based approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1623974995427-NH1V935468YJBCP3HR7D/IMG_1288.jpg Treatment - Midtown Speech NYC assesses and treats: Language Delays and Disorders Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Articulation Disorders Phonological Disorders Fluency Disorder/Stuttering Social Skills and Pragmatic Language Issues Literacy Development: Phonological Awareness, Reading and Writing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Elimination of Negative Oral Habits (e.g., thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use) Feeding/Swallowing Issues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624001010813-EH1DQC8FFR7PN3QAE48L/IMG_5835.jpg Treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624001056644-FOVN9TH1ARCWFXSQUGRS/IMG_1286.jpg Treatment https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1624025814186-UV5GB451E1T6SAK47VDH/IMG_2344+2.jpg Testimonials - “An important part of our profession is making sure our clients and their families feel included in the process and their input is considered. I know a lot about communication and feeding development. But you know a lot about your child.” Rebecca “Becky” Iswara, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD Speech-Language Pathologist Founder, Midtown Speech NYC https://www.midtownspeechnyc.com/free-resources daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/f0c6e6ed-2395-430a-9dc3-0e136db79775/JUST+PHOTO_Minimalist+Neutral+Free+Guide+Lead+Magnet+Tablet+Mockup+Instagram+Post+%283%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609f31ddfb417b609d86d1e1/1626564120573-X3G7J2CS2AT0DAEIVAF1/IMG_0331+%281%29.jpeg Parent Resources - Midtown Speech NYC is run by Becky Iswara. She is a teacher-turned-speech therapist with over 15+ years of experience in the Education field. She holds a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University, Teachers College. Read more about her here!