Still trying to figure out that question. An ongoing quest. I know it’s a bit late to write a blog post about why I chose to be a Speech Therapist. I've had the most fascinating and funny conversations being introduced as a speech therapist at events, family gatherings and you name it meetings with people …
Back to my roots…
I walked my way to the doctors listening to the temple bells and songs. The deities of Radha and Krishna (Hindu gods) were garlanded with flowers, lights and silk. I see a stage set for a wedding. I pass the temple smelling the jasmine flowers called "Mulla" and marigold flowers called "Jamanthi" and the invigorating …
Families as partners..
"We are in this together" I've told this many times to parents, whose child is new to therapy. When I started as a speech therapist, I used to go by the book, saying the right thing at the right time. Discussing the diagnosis, the treatment plans, the goals and then progress. That works perfectly for …
Expanding Sentences
When will my child start speaking in sentences? His sentences lack correct grammar, What should we do? Today, we delve into the idea of expanding sentences or how to make their sentences longer and meaningful. Children naturally progress from using first words (between 12-18 months) to phrases like 'Daddy go/ Mommy sit' (between 18-24 months) …
“Some moments are nice, some are nicer, some are even worth writing about”- Charles Bukowski
I had almost finished writing a post to publish this week. Then, something happened today that propelled me to write this. It's about those small, yet exquisite moments of our everyday lives. Ramadan is a spiritual reset for me. I try to focus on one area of my life, that I want to improve. Ramadan …
Women, It’s Me Time!
Self-care! A rare sort of care that mothers don't get to experience, almost like pixie dust. As new mothers, we are told once your child starts school, then self-care is an achievable target. What if I loose my mind before that. Everything is for the future, whereas now is all we have. My mom thinks …
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way”- Frank Smith
The world is shrinking in every sense. I mean literally. Haven't you heard of continents that drifted away, are now coming closer to each other. We are becoming more multi-cultural, inclusive, learning and interacting with people around the world. But when it comes to using language at home, we are still confused. Should I just …
Thrilling Two’s
Thrilling two’s or terrible two’s. I think I would go with both. I am talking about toddlers today. The most vivacious, audacious and imperious beings on the planet. I live this reality every day. When I prayed to god to give me patience, he hands me a toddler and tells me “There you go, she …
Light it up Blue- Autism
Today’s post is very close to my heart. Since, it is the Autism awareness month; I want to share my experiences working with autism and as always a few tips. This is a long one guys! So grab your popcorn and let my story unfold. My first job as a speech language therapist was for …
First words, are you there yet?
In my recent post, I had written about how wonderfully synchronized the verbal communication is. Click here to read. However, on the flip side, what if those first words don’t come and you are concerned. First words happen between 12-18 months. For some children, it’s even later. Using baby signs is a great way to …
