Speech Therapy, Autism & OT for Kids

Aphasia Management

Practical Writing Activities for People with Aphasia

Living with aphasia can be incredibly challenging. Aphasia, a condition often resulti...

Anuradha Karanam

6/10/25

Can Aphasia Be Reversed? Treatment Options and Recovery

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with aphasia? If so, you know firsthand the pr...

Shilpa Deshpande

4/5/25

Effective Writing Therapy for Aphasia: Tips and Techniques

Imagine waking up one day to find that the simple act of writing a note, signing your...

Anuradha Karanam

9/12/24

Effective Online Speech Therapy for Aphasia

Imagine improving your communication skills from the comfort of your own home. With t...

Anuradha Karanam

9/11/24

Aphasia vs. Dysarthria: Breaking Down the Differences

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and found yourself struggling to find t...

Rajini Darugupally

5/24/24

Online Speech Therapy for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors

Imagine waking up one day and finding it hard to say the words that once came so easi...

Rajini Darugupally

4/24/24

Autism Management

How to Teach Sentences to Autistic Children: A Parent’s Guide

Teaching sentences to autistic children is not about forcing speech or making every c...

Rajini Darugupally

5/5/26

Toddler Avoids Eye Contact: What Parents Should Know and When to Worry

If you’ve noticed that your toddler avoids eye contact, you might feel a mix of con...

Rajini Darugupally

4/21/26

ADHD vs Autism in Children: Differences, Similarities, and Signs Every Parent Should Know

ADHD and autism are different neurodevelopmental conditions that can overlap but have...

Rajini Darugupally

4/17/26

When to Get Extra Support for Joint Attention Without Panic or Labels

You’re playing together and you point to something: maybe a bubble floating by, a d...

Anuradha Karanam

3/13/26

Why Your Child Loves Objects More Than People And How to Use That to Build Connection

You’re sitting on the floor, ready to play. You smile, you talk, you try to catch y...

Anuradha Karanam

3/13/26

Joint Attention Myths: Make Them Look at Me and Other Advice That Backfires

If you’ve ever been told, “Just make them look at you,” you’re not alone. A l...

Anuradha Karanam

3/13/26

BASICS

BASICS Fine Motor Skills App: Guided Hand Practice for Kids at Home

See how therapist-created plans turn fine-motor goals into short, hands-on activities...

Wellness Hub

8/5/26

How to Use a Speech Therapy App for Home Practice

A practical parent guide to turning therapist-created activities into short, useful c...

Shilpa Deshpande

8/3/26

BASICS Feelings & Friendships: Social-Emotional Learning Games for Kids

Fun games that teach feelings, empathy and self-regulation — making big, abstract e...

Wellness Hub

8/1/26

Top Speech Therapy App for Toddlers With Autism: BASICS App

When your toddler is not communicating as expected, it is easy to feel unsure about w...

Wellness Hub

7/30/26

BASICS: The Parent-Trusted Speech Therapy and Autism App for Kids

When your child needs extra support with communication, everyday skills, or social-em...

Wellness Hub

7/29/26

BASICS App Guide: Speech Therapy, Autism and Early Intervention Activities for Kids

BASICS is a therapist-created early intervention and home support app for parents of ...

Wellness Hub

7/28/26

Behavioral therapy

Positive Reinforcement for Parents: Simple Ways to Encourage Good Behavior

Positive reinforcement helps children repeat good behavior by noticing, praising, or ...

Lasya Vooturi

5/6/26

14 Effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Activities to Help Kids

These 14 cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) activities give parents and therapists pr...

Lasya Vooturi

4/22/26

Building Strong Coping Skills in Kids with Online Therapy

As parents, we all want our children to be resilient, capable of handling whatever li...

Lasya Vooturi

9/5/25

Psychological Management and Interventions for Adults with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t just a childhood condition—...

Lasya Vooturi

8/2/25

7 Proven Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Kids

Is your child struggling with tantrums, defiance, or anxiety—and you’re not s...

Lasya Vooturi

6/25/25

The Impact of Behavioral Therapy on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a mosaic of challenges that affect millions g...

Lasya Vooturi

4/29/25

Early Childhood Development

W-Sitting in Children: Is It Normal and When Should Parents Worry?

Wondering if W-sitting is bad for your child? First, do not panic. W-sitting is commo...

Anuradha Karanam

5/7/26

Best Speech Therapy Tools for Kids: Parent Guide to Safe Home Practice

Speech therapy tools can support a child’s communication practice, but they must be...

Rajini Darugupally

4/28/26

2-Year-Old Developmental Milestones: What Parents Should Know

Wondering if your 2-year-old is on track? Age 2 is a big stage for speech, movement, ...

Shravanaveena Gajula

4/28/26

15-Month-Old Not Talking? Speech Milestones, Red Flags & What Parents Can Do

If you’re worried about why your 15-month-old is only babbling and not talking,...

Anuradha Karanam

4/27/26

12 Stuttering Exercises for Adults to Practice at Home

Note: If your stuttering started suddenly in adulthood, followed a stroke/head injury...

Rajini Darugupally

4/27/26

Dysarthria in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Types & When to See a Speech Therapist

Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder where nerves and muscles involved in speaking d...

Rajini Darugupally

4/23/26

Early Communication

Receptive Language Skills: How to Help Your Child Understand Words and Directions

Simple receptive language activities, games, videos, and printables to help your chil...

Shravanaveena Gajula

7/9/26

How to Help Your Child Answer WH Questions

A parent’s guide to WH questions — and how Inquiry Island in the BASICS app b...

Rajini Darugupally

7/8/26

How to Help Your Child Speak in Full Sentences

Learn how to help your child move from short phrases to longer sentences using expans...

Shilpa Deshpande

7/7/26

My Toddler Is Not Talking Yet: What Parents Should Check First

Clinically reviewed by Rajini Darugupally, M.Sc. Speech Language Pathology, Speech La...

Rajini Darugupally

7/3/26

Home Based Speech Therapy Activities

Fun Conjunction Games for 3-4 Year Olds at Home

Embark on a captivating voyage with Fun Conjunction Games, an immersive activity desi...

Anuradha Karanam

5/31/24

Teach Kids “A” and “The”- Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Embark on an enchanting journey with “Article Adventure,” an engaging act...

Rajini Darugupally

5/30/24

Learn Future Tense – Fun Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Embark on an expedition of imagination with Future Tense Adventures, a captivating ac...

Anuradha Karanam

5/29/24

Present Progressive Tense – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Embark on an exhilarating linguistic journey with “Action in Progress,” a...

Rajini Darugupally

5/27/24

Past Tense Verbs – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Embark on an exciting journey with Past Tense Time Travel, an imaginative and educati...

Rajini Darugupally

5/25/24

Present Tense Playtime – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Step into the world of Present Tense Playtime,” an invigorating and educational...

Wellness Hub

5/24/24

Occupational therapy

Why Does My Toddler Squeeze Everything So Hard?

Toddlers often squeeze everything hard because their hands are still learning pressur...

Alka Riya Paul

4/9/26

It is Not Bad Parenting if Your Child is Clumsy With Their Hands

If you have a child clumsy with hands, it can feel like every day comes with a new me...

Wellness Hub

4/9/26

How to Get Your Child is Clumsy With Their Hands

If you are trying to get child to respond to name routine style, you are already thin...

Wellness Hub

4/9/26

Your Toddler is Not Behind If Fine Motor Control Looks Rough Some Days

If your toddler fine motor control inconsistent from one day to the next, you are not...

Wellness Hub

4/8/26

9 Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers at Home That Build Gentle Hands

If your toddler grabs, squeezes, or crashes toys a little harder than they mean to, y...

Wellness Hub

4/8/26

What Fine Motor Control Really Means, Not Just Small Fingers and Tiny Toys

If you have ever heard the phrase “fine motor” and pictured tiny beads, p...

Wellness Hub

4/8/26

Parent Guide

BASICS Fine Motor Skills App: Guided Hand Practice for Kids at Home

See how therapist-created plans turn fine-motor goals into short, hands-on activities...

Wellness Hub

8/5/26

How to Use a Speech Therapy App for Home Practice

A practical parent guide to turning therapist-created activities into short, useful c...

Shilpa Deshpande

8/3/26

An App to Teach WH Questions: How BASICS Supports Practice

A parent-friendly guide to practicing who, what, where, when, why, and how questions ...

Shilpa Deshpande

8/3/26

How to Teach Self-Regulation to Children: 8 Practical Strategies

A safety-first parent guide to big feelings, co-regulation, tantrums, sensory overloa...

Lasya Vooturi

8/3/26

BASICS Feelings & Friendships: Social-Emotional Learning Games for Kids

Fun games that teach feelings, empathy and self-regulation — making big, abstract e...

Wellness Hub

8/1/26

How to Teach Social Skills to Kids at Home: 10 Practical Ways

A parent guide to practicing turn-taking, joining play, expressing needs, understandi...

Lasya Vooturi

7/25/26

Parenting

BASICS App Guide: Speech Therapy, Autism and Early Intervention Activities for Kids

BASICS is a therapist-created early intervention and home support app for parents of ...

Wellness Hub

7/28/26

Make Homework Fun and Focused: Tips for Parents

Ever feel like getting your child to focus on homework is like trying to catch a butt...

Wellness Hub

9/27/24

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids: Simple Ways to Help

Emotional regulation might sound like a complex term, but it’s simply about how wel...

Lasya Vooturi

9/26/24

Empower Parents: Workshops on Emotional Regulation

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, especially when juggling the many re...

Lasya Vooturi

9/19/24

Using Positive Reinforcement to Enhance Your Child’s Focus

As a parent, you’ve probably heard a lot about positive reinforcement, but what doe...

Lasya Vooturi

9/18/24

Attention Challenges in Kids: A Simple Guide for Parents

As a parent, you may have noticed that your child sometimes struggles to pay attentio...

Lasya Vooturi

9/18/24

Social Stories

How Social Anxiety Affects Social Skills: 10 Key Signs to Know

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that can make communication feel i...

Rajini Darugupally

3/26/25

How Social Skills Shape Emotional Growth: 7 Key Insights

Ever wonder why some people connect so easily with others, while others struggle to e...

Rajini Darugupally

3/25/25

Teach Social Cues to Children: 10 Parent-Tested Strategies

To teach social cues to children effectively, parents need simple, practical strategi...

Shravanaveena Gajula

3/24/25

7 Powerful Ways Parents Can Teach Social Skills by Example

How do children learn to share, show empathy, or resolve conflicts peacefully? It all...

Rajini Darugupally

3/24/25

10 Easy Ways to Boost Kids’ Social Skills & Confidence

Welcome, parents and educators! Helping children develop positive social interactions...

Shravanaveena Gajula

3/21/25

10 Social Skills Every Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

As your little one gears up for kindergarten, developing strong social skills is key....

Anuradha Karanam

3/10/25

Special Education

Speech Delay vs Late Talker: Signs, Differences and Next Steps

Is your toddler not talking as much as other kids their age? You’re not alone—and...

Shravanaveena Gajula

7/11/25

How Online Speech Therapists Help Kids: Key Benefits Explained

Online Speech Therapists' Qualifications

Rajini Darugupally

10/18/24

Essential Parenting Tips for Effective At-Home Speech Therapy

Discover how these ten essential parenting tips can transform your at-home speech the...

Rajini Darugupally

7/31/24

Is Online Speech Therapy Effective? A Comprehensive Overview

Have you ever wondered if therapy could be as effective over a screen as it is in per...

Rajini Darugupally

1/10/24

Transitioning from In-Person to Online Therapy: A Guide for Families

Understanding the Need for Change In recent years, we’ve seen a significant shi...

Rajini Darugupally

12/30/23

In-Person vs Online Speech Therapy: What Works Best?

Imagine this: your child has just been recommended for speech therapy, and now you’...

Rajini Darugupally

12/19/23

Speech therapy

How to Help Your Child Combine Words into Phrases

Simple ways to help your child move from single words to two-word phrases, with examp...

Anuradha Karanam

7/15/26

How to Teach First Words at Home: A Parent’s Guide

Simple speech-language strategies parents can use during daily routines, with guided ...

Shravanaveena Gajula

7/6/26

Dyspraxia Signs in Children: 10 Motor, Speech & School Red Flags

Does your child often seem clumsy, struggle with handwriting, avoid sports, drop thin...

Shravanaveena Gajula

5/7/26

How to Teach Sentences to Autistic Children: A Parent’s Guide

Teaching sentences to autistic children is not about forcing speech or making every c...

Rajini Darugupally

5/5/26

Articulation Exercises for Kids: Clear Speech Practice at Home

Articulation exercises help children practice how they make speech sounds using the l...

Rajini Darugupally

5/5/26

Baby Not Pointing or Imitating? Milestones, Red Flags & What to Do

Written by: Rajini Darugupally, M.Sc., Speech-Language PathologistClinical focus: Chi...

Rajini Darugupally

4/30/26

Tele-BASICS

The Therapist’s Toolkit: Using Tele-BASICS for Effective Session Management

Navigating the Challenges of Online Therapy In the evolving landscape of therapeutic ...

Akash Sinha

9/24/24

Leveraging Multi-Level Games for Progressive Speech Therapy: Enhancing Skills with Fun and Interactive Challenges

Speech therapy is a crucial intervention that helps children with speech and language...

Akash Sinha

9/18/24

Boost Language Skills: Flashcards & First Words Games for Kids

Importance of Early Language Acquisition Language development is a crucial aspect of ...

Akash Sinha

9/14/24

Gamifying Speech Therapy: A Look at Tele-BASICS’ Engaging Games

The landscape of speech therapy has witnessed a remarkable transformation, driven lar...

Akash Sinha

9/9/24

Enhancing Therapy With Real-Time Feedback and Resource Sharing

In the dynamic world of therapy, the integration of real-time feedback and resource s...

Akash Sinha

9/4/24

How Tele-BASICS Transforms Speech Therapy for Kids with Engaging Tools and Games

Traditional speech therapy for children often faces unique challenges, especially whe...

Akash Sinha

8/29/24

Wellness

How Online Speech Therapists Help Kids: Key Benefits Explained

Online Speech Therapists' Qualifications

Rajini Darugupally

10/18/24

Navigating Online Speech Therapy Across Ages: A Guide for All

Have you ever wondered how technology is reshaping therapy? In our fast-paced, digita...

Rajini Darugupally

12/16/23

Why Do Some People Take Things So Personally? | Are You Getting Hurt Very Often?

We come across some people who feel that others are “mistreating” them when, in f...

Prapoorna M

11/27/21

Why is Employee Retention Important? | Employee Engagement for Employee Retention

In the tight talent market out there, one of the most important considerations of man...

Prapoorna M

11/27/21

How Can I help Someone if they have Suicide on mind?

Life is a mixture of various experiences. Most of them are what we make and some of t...

Prapoorna M

11/27/21

Does your Sleep swing your Moods? | Effect of Sleep on Relationships

Have you ever felt that sometimes simple things that are usually fine irritate you li...

Prapoorna M

11/27/21

Wellness Hub

Top Speech Therapy App for Toddlers With Autism: BASICS App

When your toddler is not communicating as expected, it is easy to feel unsure about w...

Wellness Hub

7/30/26

Helping Your Child Pause, Think and Make Good Choices

Building impulse control and thoughtful choices — with the Pausing & Choosing g...

Rajini Darugupally

7/27/26

Storytelling Activities for Kids: Build Narrative Language at Home

Every child has a story worth sharing. Help your child build sequencing, narrative la...

Anuradha Karanam

7/18/26

BASICS App: Speech, Autism and Learning Support for Every Child

BASICS is more than just a speech therapy and Autism app—it’s a comprehensive ear...

Shravanaveena Gajula

7/18/26

My Child Is Hard to Understand: How to Support Clearer Speech

Gentle ways to help your child speak more clearly at home — with BASICS supporting ...

Shilpa Deshpande

7/13/26

7 Easy Ways to Support Hand Strength Without Making Your Toddler Squeeze Harder

If you have been searching for hand strength activities without squeezing, you are pr...

Wellness Hub

4/6/26

WH Questions

An App to Teach WH Questions: How BASICS Supports Practice

A parent-friendly guide to practicing who, what, where, when, why, and how questions ...

Shilpa Deshpande

8/3/26

What Questions for Kids: A Simple Guide to Teaching “What” Questions at Home

“What is this?” “What are they doing?” If your child understands these questi...

Wellness Hub

12/18/25

Why is My Child Struggling With WH Questions? (And How to Help)

Noticing your child struggle with “What,” “Why,” or “Ho...

Rajini Darugupally

3/1/25

How WH Questions Help Kids Improve Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is crucial for children, laying the foundation for all learning...

Rajini Darugupally

2/26/25

How to Use WH Questions in Daily Conversations with Your Child

Teaching WH questions—Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How—is not just about enha...

Rajini Darugupally

2/26/25

Printable WH Questions Quiz: Interactive Learning for Young Minds

WH questions—Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How—are crucial for grade schoolers...

Rajini Darugupally

2/24/25

Wiki BASICS

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is like a vast landscape filled with diverse terrains....

Wellness Hub

7/12/24

BASICS Fine Motor Skills App: Guided Hand Practice for Kids at Home

Featured Posts

How to Use a Speech Therapy App for Home Practice

An App to Teach WH Questions: How BASICS Supports Practice

How to Teach Self-Regulation to Children: 8 Practical Strategies

BASICS Feelings & Friendships: Social-Emotional Learning Games for Kids

Top Speech Therapy App for Toddlers With Autism: BASICS App

BASICS: The Parent-Trusted Speech Therapy and Autism App for Kids

BASICS: The Parent-Trusted Speech Therapy and Autism App for Kids

BASICS App Guide: Speech Therapy, Autism and Early Intervention Activities for Kids

Helping Your Child Pause, Think and Make Good Choices

How to Teach Social Skills to Kids at Home: 10 Practical Ways

Aphasia Management

Practical Writing Activities for People with Aphasia

Can Aphasia Be Reversed? Treatment Options and Recovery

Effective Writing Therapy for Aphasia: Tips and Techniques

Effective Online Speech Therapy for Aphasia

Aphasia vs. Dysarthria: Breaking Down the Differences

Online Speech Therapy for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors

Autism Management

How to Teach Sentences to Autistic Children: A Parent’s Guide

Toddler Avoids Eye Contact: What Parents Should Know and When to Worry

ADHD vs Autism in Children: Differences, Similarities, and Signs Every Parent Should Know

When to Get Extra Support for Joint Attention Without Panic or Labels

Why Your Child Loves Objects More Than People And How to Use That to Build Connection

Joint Attention Myths: Make Them Look at Me and Other Advice That Backfires

BASICS

BASICS Fine Motor Skills App: Guided Hand Practice for Kids at Home

How to Use a Speech Therapy App for Home Practice

BASICS Feelings & Friendships: Social-Emotional Learning Games for Kids

Top Speech Therapy App for Toddlers With Autism: BASICS App

BASICS: The Parent-Trusted Speech Therapy and Autism App for Kids

BASICS App Guide: Speech Therapy, Autism and Early Intervention Activities for Kids

Behavioral therapy

Positive Reinforcement for Parents: Simple Ways to Encourage Good Behavior

14 Effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Activities to Help Kids

Building Strong Coping Skills in Kids with Online Therapy

Psychological Management and Interventions for Adults with ADHD

7 Proven Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Kids

The Impact of Behavioral Therapy on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Early Childhood Development

W-Sitting in Children: Is It Normal and When Should Parents Worry?

Best Speech Therapy Tools for Kids: Parent Guide to Safe Home Practice

2-Year-Old Developmental Milestones: What Parents Should Know

15-Month-Old Not Talking? Speech Milestones, Red Flags & What Parents Can Do

12 Stuttering Exercises for Adults to Practice at Home

Dysarthria in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Types & When to See a Speech Therapist

Early Communication

Receptive Language Skills: How to Help Your Child Understand Words and Directions

How to Help Your Child Answer WH Questions

How to Help Your Child Speak in Full Sentences

My Toddler Is Not Talking Yet: What Parents Should Check First

Home Based Speech Therapy Activities

Fun Conjunction Games for 3-4 Year Olds at Home

Teach Kids “A” and “The”- Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Learn Future Tense – Fun Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Present Progressive Tense – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Past Tense Verbs – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Present Tense Playtime – Home Based Speech Therapy Activity

Occupational therapy

Why Does My Toddler Squeeze Everything So Hard?

It is Not Bad Parenting if Your Child is Clumsy With Their Hands

How to Get Your Child is Clumsy With Their Hands

Your Toddler is Not Behind If Fine Motor Control Looks Rough Some Days

9 Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers at Home That Build Gentle Hands

What Fine Motor Control Really Means, Not Just Small Fingers and Tiny Toys

Parent Guide

BASICS Fine Motor Skills App: Guided Hand Practice for Kids at Home

How to Use a Speech Therapy App for Home Practice

An App to Teach WH Questions: How BASICS Supports Practice

How to Teach Self-Regulation to Children: 8 Practical Strategies

BASICS Feelings & Friendships: Social-Emotional Learning Games for Kids

How to Teach Social Skills to Kids at Home: 10 Practical Ways

Parenting

BASICS App Guide: Speech Therapy, Autism and Early Intervention Activities for Kids

Make Homework Fun and Focused: Tips for Parents

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids: Simple Ways to Help

Empower Parents: Workshops on Emotional Regulation

Using Positive Reinforcement to Enhance Your Child’s Focus

Attention Challenges in Kids: A Simple Guide for Parents