November 28, 2018

Navigating the holidays with children who have ASD

By: Christina McGillicuddy, PsyD The holidays can be a stressful time for many and having a child with autism...

July 27, 2018

Therapy or Play?

Occupational therapy and physical therapy can be hard work! Pediatric OT’s and PT’s are great at finding the balance...

July 17, 2018

Summer Learning Outside!

July 14, 2018

Receptive Language in the Fist Year

Receptive language is what your child understands. It is an important part of early language development and is often forgotten. Some...

June 29, 2018

Adventures in Veggieland!

June 08, 2018

Have a Sensory Friendly Summer!

School is out and summer is here! There are so many fun things to do now that the weather...

May 30, 2018

Happy Anniversary Ann Guild!

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month.  This May, however, is extra special for us as it marks Ann Guild’s 29th year with...

May 23, 2018

Knowing How to Study

Kids with learning differences may not have a solid understanding of effective strategies to use when studying. Middle school...

May 22, 2018

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month!

The month of May is dedicated to providing opportunities to raise awareness for a variety of communication disorders.

May 11, 2018

If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher.

This week was Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating our educators at Child and Family Development!

May 03, 2018

Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!

The subtitle of this book is just perfect. “Loving Your kid Without Losing Your Mind.” The teen years can...

April 27, 2018

Kids & Coordination

Many families report that their child is “a little clumsy.” For some families, it can be difficult to recognize...

April 17, 2018

Work Hard, Play Hard!

Last weekend Dr. Gretchen Hunter, Clinical Neuropsychologist, was a guest speaker at the Arthritis Foundation: Juvenile Arthritis Day. This...

April 09, 2018

Seating Supports for Students: Considering Alternatives for Seating in the Classroom or Home

Appropriate seating may not be the first thing a parent or teacher would think of as the child begins...

April 04, 2018

Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month! The primary role of the occupational therapist, in pediatrics, is to help children play,...

March 20, 2018

C&FD is Hiring!

Since 1980, C&FD has been working closely with children and families, pediatricians, specialists, schools and others in the community....