Waterfall Speech & Swallowing Therapy PLLC

11/09/2025

Updated guide to special education in NY state.

📘 New Update for NY Families!
The Special Education in New York State for Preschool and School-Age Students with Disabilities: A Parent’s Guide has been updated and is now available online!

This essential resource helps parents understand the special education process, their rights, and the protections provided under federal and state law.

📌 Did you know?

🔹Schools must provide this Guide (or a locally approved handbook) to parents after a child is referred for evaluation.
🔹It also fulfills the requirement to notify parents of their rights when a child enrolls in public school.
🔹The Guide will be available in the 12 most commonly spoken languages in New York State.

🔗 Access the Guide here: https://bit.ly/4oXcpDO

10/16/2025

Preschool language enrichment opportunity for Halloween!

Calling all Buffalo area preschool parents!

Registration is now open for the first ever evening class!

If you’ve been wanting to try out a class but haven’t been able to make the times work, this is the perfect time to try it!

I’ll show you how to support your child’s communication development through sensory play, songs, and stories.

Plus you’ll leave with a bonus tip to help carry over the fun learning at home.

Registration is now open on my website. Link in bio!

10/16/2025

Great opportunity for parents!

Researchers at the University at Buffalo are looking for participants for a study assessing Nourish to Flourish: A Parenting Program! This 12-week, 12 session study is comprised of both in – person and online sessions. Some of these sessions will be in a group setting, and some of these sessions will be in a one – on – one setting. This study is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of a parenting program on child feeding and mealtimes.

You may be eligible for this study if you:
• Have at least one child between the ages of 5 – 11 years old
• Are interested in changing how you approach feeding your child(ren)
• Are able to attend at least two in – person sessions at University at Buffalo’s South Campus in Buffalo, New York

See the image of the flyer below to get more information. If you have any questions or want more details, message here, email at ubnourish2flourish@gmail.com, or call at (716) 829 - 5820. If you are interested in participating, fill out the screening form at this link: https://redcap.link/Nourish2Flourish

10/16/2025

Attention parents: Opportunity to participate in early learning research at UB!

Thank you for your interest in the CHILDatabase! Please complete the following form if you are interested in being contacted to participate in studies for children (starting in infancy) at UB! By completing this form, you are not committing to participating in any study. Rather, your information wil...

10/11/2025

Parents supporting parents!

Ellen Madsen, mother of a 7-year-old with severe autism, is creating a safe space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find community.

🔗 to story in the comments

10/05/2025

Looks like fun!

10/02/2025

4 years in private practice today! Thankful for the opportunity to work with so many children and their families! Cheers to 4 years! 🎉 🎊

A pediatric speech-language pathology private practice located in Williamsville, NY. Highly experienced therapist provides in-person services for Western New York families and teletherapy service for all of New York State.

09/17/2025

Pediatric shoe fitting by a podiatrist in WNY!!

09/16/2025

Fabulous music classes for language stimulation!!

⏰New class times added this week! ⏰

🍎🎶 Singing, moving, and learning all about APPLES this week! 🍏✨ Fun songs + playful movement = happy, growing preschoolers. ❤️

Go to our website or use the link in the comments to register.

06/23/2025

Kindergarten readiness program!

Our Kindergarten Readiness Series is returning next month!

For our 5 week series, participants now have different days and location options to attend.

We will cover pre-academic, social emotional, and daily living/life skills development to help support caregivers & kids of all needs.

Register to save your seat: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/

06/03/2025

Parent resources: learning sessions related to special education.

Check out some of our upcoming learning sessions for this month!

For more information or to register for one our upcoming sessions: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/