Waterfall Speech & Swallowing Therapy PLLC

12/01/2025

On this Cyber Monday, a reminder that giving children dedicated attention and screen-free play is the best gift of all!!

12/01/2025

Check out this zoom parenting information about maintaining joy and managing challenging behaviors during the holidays!

Join Parent Network this holiday season to learn various techniques to find and keep the joy in the season!

https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/stress-the-holidays-maintaining-joy-in-the-face-of-challenging-behaviors/

11/28/2025

Great opportunity to get out of the house for a playdate in a great space!

Join us for our next Inclusive Playdate--free for all families to attend!!!❄️⛄🎄

Our space is sensory friendly, safe, and full of love for all who choose to join us!

RSVP on our Facebook event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CukAzvL4h/

11/25/2025

Great communication aid to put in your child’s backpack, give to school or childcare settings, after school activities etc to help with communication of important information about your child!

Our Healthcare Passport is a simple, powerful tool that helps improve communication and ensure consistent, quality care for your child across every provider on their care team.

It gives families an easy way to share a quick “snapshot” of who their child is, including:
• What they like to be called
• What helps (and what doesn’t)
• Sensory needs
• What makes them feel comfortable
• Strategies that support their success

Download your FREE printable Healthcare Passport here: https://parentnetworkwny.org/healthcare-passport-now-available-for-download/

11/25/2025

Great opportunity to track milestones!

This with Help Me Grow WNY, track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s checklists; tips for encouraging your child’s development; and what to do if you are concerned about your child's development.

https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html

11/20/2025

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!