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Why Rise & Sign ASL Summer Camp Might Be the Most Meaningful Week of Your Child’s Summer
Give your child an unforgettable summer experience with Rise & Sign — our inclusive ASL camp for kids 9–14 in Chicago. A fun-filled week of hands-on learning, friendship, and connection awaits!
The Power of Playful Movement: How Pediatric Therapy Builds Strong, Happy Kids
Learn how speech therapy at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park helps children build confidence, connection, and communication through social skills training.
From Hands to Heart: How Multi-Sensory Play Accelerates Pediatric Development
At Pioneer Therapy, our multi-sensory approach helps children with autism, ADHD, SPD, developmental delays, and anxiety thrive. Learn how hands-on play can unlock real developmental growth in a nurturing, expert-led setting.
How Speech Therapy Builds Social Skills in Kids
Learn how speech therapy at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park helps children build confidence, connection, and communication through social skills training.
Articulation vs. Language Delay: What’s the Difference?
Is it articulation or a language delay? Learn the difference from Lincoln Park’s trusted pediatric speech therapy team at Pioneer Therapy.
What Happens During a Speech Therapy Evaluation?
Curious about speech therapy evaluations? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during your child's first visit to Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park.
How Speech Therapy Supports Early Childhood Development
7 Signs Your Child Might Need Speech Therapy
Wondering if your child needs speech therapy? Learn 7 key signs to watch for, from Chicago-based experts at Pioneer Therapy in Lincoln Park.
Introducing Kate Gilliat and Our New Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department
As a hard-of-hearing adult, Kate brings a personal perspective as well as a professional one to her clients and their families. She is a passionate advocate for family choice and a staunch supporter of language access for all children.
Hearing Loss
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Child's Development
As parents, we naturally want what's best for our kids, and one important area we must not overlook is their hearing. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how hearing loss can affect your child's growth and why early intervention is key.
Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is a term that encapsulates the challenges some children face in managing and expressing their emotions appropriately. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, it involves difficulties in registering emotions, responding contextually, and regulating emotional reactions in social settings. In this blog post, we'll explore the signs of dysregulation, the emerging skill of self-regulation, and effective strategies for co-regulation to support children in their emotional development.
Bilingualism
In an increasing global world more parents are raising bilingual children than ever. But how does being bilingual affect language development? There is a growing body of evidence to support positive outcomes for individuals who are bilingual across many aspects of brain development. Here are the fast facts for those who are working with bilingual children or considering raising bilingual babies.