Parent Resources
Welcome to Carolina Pediatric Therapy's Parent Resources. Here you will find information and tools designed to help parents and caregivers for early childhood development. Parent Resources is based on the belief that parents are the true experts on their children. The educational information and tools we offer are designed to support parents in their children's growth and development by awareness, needs, and strengths.
Childhood Feeding and Swallowing Problems
Children can have problems with feeding and swallowing for a variety of reasons, from sensory to physical. Feeding and swallowing issues can affect your child's health, but there is often help available. To learn more about feeding and swallowing problems, please click on the links below.
- Stages of Feeding and Oral Motor Development
- Sensory Defensiveness and Feeding
- Gastroesophageal Reflux and Childhood Feeding Disorders
Speech, Language, and Hearing
One of the most important parts of life is the ability to express yourself and interact with others. When children struggle with speech or language, it can be frustrating for them, can hide their inherent abilities, and can affect them socially and educationally. When they struggle with hearing, their communication is hindered further. Whether your child has a speech delay, trouble processing what he hears, or some other speech, language or hearing problem, the links below may help you understand what's happening and find the help he needs.
- When Should Speech Sounds Be Mastered?
- Teaching Your Infant or Toddler Baby Signs
- Effects of Speech and Language Disorders on Literacy and Writing
Parenting/Difficult Behaviors
Assistive Devices, Technology, and Orthotics
Special Therapeutic Programs
