Parent’s Guide: Communicating With Nonverbal Children
Trying to communicate with a nonverbal child who has been diagnosed with autism can be stressful and discouraging. Remember that your child is not...
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy?
For new parents, watching as your child starts to talk is a one-of-a-kind experience. But for children with speech disorders, the road to communication...
Beyond Straight Teeth: Why Early Orthodontic Care Is More Than Cosmetic
It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...
Safety First: Child Safety Resources in Maryland
Raising a child can be one safety scare after another. Here are some local and regional resources to help give parents, babysitters and family...
Beach Babes: Best Practices for Child Safety by the Ocean
Beach visits create treasured memories for all ages, but kids require extra safety measures to protect them from the sun, sand and waves. Here’s...
MPT Wins Emmy Award for “Carl the Collector”
“Carl the Collector” has just added a new item to his collection: an Emmy Award.
The PBS Kids show, which was developed in part by...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
By Lisa Clough, ms ed.m CHES
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your primary care physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A primary care physician (PCP) is...
How Have Autism Services for Children Changed During the Last 10 Years?
By Nick Chappell and Diana Wolf
This summer, Verbal Beginnings celebrated our 10-year anniversary. Wow! Looking back, we realized that so much has changed for...
ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships
By Cheryl Maguire
A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on...
How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to...
