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Caring for Our Communities: Resources for Families Impacted by SNAP Benefit Disruption
What is happening with SNAP benefits? The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is informing impacted state and local organizations there may be a delay with [...]

Wee Care Therapy speech pathologist appears on Building Blocks podcast
Rachel Lieske, one of our pediatric speech pathologists from Wee Care Therapy, reflects on her transition from teaching preschool to overseeing early childhood programs, emphasizing [...]

Syracuse Regional Program Director appears on Play2Learn Podcast
Laura Vincent, our Syracuse Regional Program Director, sat down with the Play2Learn podcast to discuss early communication development. From late talkers vs. language disorders to [...]
Heather M. Pereira, School Psychologist and Mother of Devyn

What is happening with SNAP benefits? The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is informing impacted state and local organizations there may be a delay with November SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. If you have SNAP benefits on your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card from previous months, you will still be able to use [...]

Rachel Lieske, one of our pediatric speech pathologists from Wee Care Therapy, reflects on her transition from teaching preschool to overseeing early childhood programs, emphasizing how young children learn best through curiosity, exploration, and unstructured play. She discusses the significance of creating classroom environments that encourage independence, decision-making, and emotional growth. Rachel also explains how [...]

Laura Vincent, our Syracuse Regional Program Director, sat down with the Play2Learn podcast to discuss early communication development. From late talkers vs. language disorders to screen time, reading, and empowering kids through choice—Laura shares practical tips for parents and caregivers to support speech and language at home.
When our son, Maddox, was born, there were so many medical terms that were told to us by doctors and specialists. There were words like ‘cardiology’, ‘neurology’, ‘genetics’, ‘chromosome deletion’, ‘arthrogryposis’, ‘clubbed feet’, and ‘speech delay’. These were words that we had almost no knowledge of, but somehow they became integral in the lives of [...]
Javier is a 4 year old boy who began receiving speech therapy when he was younger through Early Intervention. When he was 3 years old, PROMPT therapy was introduced as he began to increase his verbalizations and respond to PROMPTs on his face and mouth. Before PROMPT therapy started, Javier imitated the sounds of /t/ [...]
Bailey was 3 years old when he began services with Liberty POST. He had a new diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. His parents were reeling with what this diagnosis meant therapy-wise, but what it also meant for them as a family. Services targeted Bailey’s social-emotional challenges rather than his pre-academic knowledge. Bailey is a smart [...]
Testimonials
Jessica Harrington, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Beth & Rich, Lilah's parents
Jackie Bartell, MS Spec Ed, BOCES 1 Classroom Teacher and DIR Certified Mentor
Carmen and Carlos C., Maya’s Parents
Linda & Rachel, William's Moms
Heather M. Pereira, School Psychologist and Mother of Devyn

