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Picky Eating and Feeding Therapy: Thoughts From A Speech-Language Pathologist
Struggling with Picky Eating? You're Not Alone.
Picky eating can impact more than just mealtime—it affects daily routines, social events, and your peace of mind. Whether you're a parent worried about your child's limited diet or an adult navigating food aversions, feeding therapymay offer the breakthrough you've been hoping for. At Pioneer Therapy, our Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists specialize in helping clients expand their food choices, improve oral-motor skills, and enjoy mealtime again.
Feeding challenges are unique to each person—and so is our approach.
Pacifiers and Your Baby: What They’re Good For—and When It’s Time to Let Go
Pacifiers: Helpful Tool or Harmful Habit?
Pacifiers can be incredibly soothing for infants—but knowing when (and how) to say goodbye is just as important as knowing when to start. In the first six months, pacifiers support your baby’s oral-motor development and feeding reflexes. But prolonged use can interfere with speech, swallowing, and proper jaw growth.
Not sure which pacifier is best or when to wean? Learn what speech therapists recommend and how to make the transition smoother—for both you and your child.
Why Can’t I Understand My Child?: Articulation Disorders vs. Phonological Processing Disorders
Why Can’t I Understand My Child?: Articulation Disorders vs. Phonological Processing Disorders
If you find yourself frequently asking, “Why don’t I understand what my child is saying?”—you’re not alone. This post breaks down two common causes of unclear speech in children: articulation disorders and phonological processing disorders. Learn the key differences, developmental milestones, and when to seek professional help. Empower yourself with knowledge—and find out how our expert speech therapists at Pioneer Therapy can support your child’s voice.
How We Accelerate Speech Therapy Progress at Pioneer Therapy
Pioneer Therapy provides expert-led speech-language services in Chicago. Our Lincoln Park clinic helps children make faster progress using high-frequency sessions, family coaching, and research-based therapy.
Speech Therapy Near Me in Chicago: A Parent’s Guide to Fast, Effective Help
Struggling to find reliable speech therapy near Chicago? Discover how Pioneer Therapy’s integrated team of SLPs, OTs, and PTs delivers evidence-based speech, feeding, and developmental care—at our Lincoln Park clinic, in your home, or online. Book your free consultation before wait-lists fill.
Why Rise & Sign ASL Summer Camp Might Be the Most Meaningful Week of Your Child’s Summer
Give your child an unforgettable summer experience with Rise & Sign — our inclusive ASL camp for kids 9–14 in Chicago. A fun-filled week of hands-on learning, friendship, and connection awaits!
The Power of Playful Movement: How Pediatric Therapy Builds Strong, Happy Kids
Learn how speech therapy at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park helps children build confidence, connection, and communication through social skills training.
From Hands to Heart: How Multi-Sensory Play Accelerates Pediatric Development
At Pioneer Therapy, our multi-sensory approach helps children with autism, ADHD, SPD, developmental delays, and anxiety thrive. Learn how hands-on play can unlock real developmental growth in a nurturing, expert-led setting.
How Speech Therapy Builds Social Skills in Kids
Learn how speech therapy at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park helps children build confidence, connection, and communication through social skills training.
Articulation vs. Language Delay: What’s the Difference?
Is it articulation or a language delay? Learn the difference from Lincoln Park’s trusted pediatric speech therapy team at Pioneer Therapy.
What Happens During a Speech Therapy Evaluation?
Curious about speech therapy evaluations? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during your child's first visit to Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park.
How Speech Therapy Supports Early Childhood Development
7 Signs Your Child Might Need Speech Therapy
Wondering if your child needs speech therapy? Learn 7 key signs to watch for, from Chicago-based experts at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park.
Introducing Kate Gilliat and Our New Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department
As a hard-of-hearing adult, Kate brings a personal perspective as well as a professional one to her clients and their families. She is a passionate advocate for family choice and a staunch supporter of language access for all children.
Hearing Loss
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Child's Development
As parents, we naturally want what's best for our kids, and one important area we must not overlook is their hearing. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how hearing loss can affect your child's growth and why early intervention is key.
Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is a term that encapsulates the challenges some children face in managing and expressing their emotions appropriately. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, it involves difficulties in registering emotions, responding contextually, and regulating emotional reactions in social settings. In this blog post, we'll explore the signs of dysregulation, the emerging skill of self-regulation, and effective strategies for co-regulation to support children in their emotional development.
Bilingualism
In an increasing global world more parents are raising bilingual children than ever. But how does being bilingual affect language development? There is a growing body of evidence to support positive outcomes for individuals who are bilingual across many aspects of brain development. Here are the fast facts for those who are working with bilingual children or considering raising bilingual babies.