Nov10th 2024We recently met with a parent whose five-year-old had begun losing weight. The parent told us that mealtimes had been a struggle for a while; their child refused hard-textured foods and often choked while eating. While this was understandably alarming, we understand the signs of swallowing disorders in children–and that’s definitely what this was. Swallowing
May20th 2024Does the dinner table feel more like a battleground? Does your child struggle to eat, refuse food, or gag while trying to swallow? They may have a swallowing disorder: an impairment in the muscles of their throat, mouth, or face that’s keeping them from eating properly. At Mark Their Words Therapy Services, we offer speech
May10th 2024Think about the activities and tasks you perform every day, from getting dressed in the morning to brushing your teeth at night. In between, you complete household chores, interact with your peers at work, and spend time with friends and loved ones. Your child isn’t any different (just swap work for school). But some kids
