Katelyn Rodriguez, Pediatric SLP

11/18/2025

Tickets are STILL AVAILABLE for our upcoming Sensory Friendly Night THIS Friday, November 21! 💚🧡💙 From 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Family Museum will open its doors after hours for an exclusive event for families with children who have sensory needs. TICKETS ARE FREE, but LIMITED. You can pick yours up at the Family Museum or call (563) 344-4106.

11/13/2025

Have a child with learning or executive functioning challenges? Check out these free webinars on providing support at home!

https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal10a.aspx?aa=&aid=SLDSP&as=111&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&cc=&ek=&ms=&nav=&pn=&ref=&rf=&sid1=&sid2=&tz=&wp=461

11/12/2025

This time of year, I am often asked for holiday gift recommendations to help build language skills.

The truth is, the BEST gift you can give to your child to build their language is 🥁🥁🥁......

your time and attention!

I know, that doesn't really answer the question, but it's true. ANY toy or object can be used to help build language skills as long as you are interacting with your child and providing language input!

That being said, whether thrifted, self-made, or purchased new, here are some toys/gifts and some ways you can use them to help build language skills!

11/06/2025

AAC modeling isn’t just therapy time, it’s everyday communication time. Every word, every context, every moment matters.

10/28/2025

We were so incredibly blessed to be able to snag some amazing sensory items from Build-A-Pet Clubhouse to add the therapy space! While we are incredibly sad to see their playspace come to an end, we are so grateful for the opportunity to rehome this giant (handmade) light board and a strong base for a sensory swing (coming soon).

Today I think I spent a total of about 6 hours designing patterns and making connections with emerging communicators and sensory explorers. 🥰🥰🥰

10/28/2025

10/22/2025

Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Here are 10 ways to celebrate: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/10-ways-celebrate-international-stuttering-awareness-day

10/21/2025

Sogn up today for the SIBLING WORKSHOP on NOVEMBER 8 from 10AM-2PM At Nash Recreation Center 304 S. 5th St, Oregon IL

Free Games, Activities, Crafts and Fun!
A Sibling Workshop is for the siblings of
children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come and enjoy games and activities.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR YOUR CHILD PLEASE CALL JANET O’DONNELL AT 815.288.1905