October 5, 2017
TEIS has started a month-long Port Authority Bus advertising campaign in the East End and Ross Township. Be sure to be on the lookout for our […]
September 11, 2017
Many parents ask their child’s therapist “When is my baby ready to start finger feeding?” Most babies are ready to begin trying to finger feed small, […]
July 18, 2017
Oh my, aren’t toddlers a challenge? Well, maybe not ALL toddlers, but most moms and dads are given a run for their money at some point […]
June 26, 2017
Your toddler goes through quite a range of emotions in one day, right? His little body and mind want to do so many things, yet he’s […]
May 22, 2017
By Audra Sitterly, OTD, OTR/L, TEIS Occupational Therapist Transitions – moving to new places, people and activities – are very challenging for toddlers. Though it is […]
April 14, 2017
Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, it is on Sunday May 14th. Get a head start on making something special for Mom, Grandma, an Aunt or any […]
March 20, 2017
If you choose to bottle feed or are supplementing your breast feeding with bottle feeds you may be confused about what bottle and/or nipple is best […]
March 6, 2017
Having a newborn baby is exhausting! All they do is sleep, eat, pee, poop and spit up! Well, yes, all that is definitely true, but newborns […]
February 14, 2017
It’s no secret that little kids love music. Many babies and toddlers naturally move to music and rhythms and even begin to imitate gestures to simple […]
February 8, 2017
Toddler’s love to help. They like (un)folding your laundry, loading the dishwasher, sweeping, wiping and dusting. Don’t you wish they would keep up this ambitious desire […]
January 20, 2017
Tired being stuck indoors with an active toddler? Is your child bored with his new holiday toys already? A few weeks ago we posted a blog […]
January 9, 2017
It’s after the holidays and maybe your home is now filled with an overabundance of new toys piled alongside all the other toys your child already […]
November 18, 2016
What is a neat pincer grasp? It is a child’s ability to pick up tiny items using his thumb and index finger. Babies first begin by […]
November 7, 2016
Daily life with a toddler can be challenging for parents, but please realize that toddlers are in a developmental tug of war of being little kids […]
November 4, 2016
By Christie Linkes, MSLP/CCC-SLP According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, autism spectrum disorder is a complex neuro-developmental disorder […]
August 8, 2016
As a developmental specialist and independent evaluator of infants and toddlers in early intervention, I get to see a wide range of adorable kiddos on a […]
July 21, 2016
Did you know that listening and understanding language is known as receptive communication and that vocalizing/gesturing/speaking are known as expressive communication. Good listening and communication skills […]
July 13, 2016
It’s probably no secret to you that in today’s fast paced, technology driven world, both children and parents alike are sleep deprived. You can read many […]
June 2, 2016
By Tamara Guo, M.Ed. TEIS Developmental Specialist You have a toddler, right? And every 5 minutes you feel like you are saying “No, stop or don’t!”, […]
May 19, 2016
By Dave Hammer, MA CCC-SLP Director of Professional Development and Speech Services Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America What are the most important things […]
December 15, 2015
By Sean Greer, CO, Pediatric Orthotist & Cranial Helmet Specialist at DeLaTorre Orthotics & Prosthetics In May of 2014, the New York Times highlighted a study […]
December 4, 2015
By Andrea Chiarchiaro, RD TEIS Nutritionist Navigating the holidays’ crazy schedules of family, kids, work, and extra parties and events is like a marathon. Eating right […]
September 30, 2015
“Early Intervention Important For Kids With Feeding Problems” – TEIS Education Coordinator Janet Watkiss talks about the importance of early intervention with feeding problems with children. […]
August 27, 2015
“‘Chloe’s Law’ educates would-be parents about Down Syndrome” by Chris Togneri Read about Kurt Kondrich, a developmental therapist at TEIS, his daughter Chloe, and Chloe’s Law. http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoodsmore/8912290-74/syndrome-chloe-information#axzz3jxgBafrX
July 27, 2015
“Continued Education for Therapists Key to TEIS Success” by Chris Fleisher http://triblive.com/business/headlines/8192217-74/teis-company-therapists#axzz3ZGb7Glww Read about how TEIS was founded, the support we offer our therapists, and hear […]
June 25, 2015
Your child’s first smile, first word, when they start to crawl and master other tasks provides you and your doctor with insight on how your child […]
March 6, 2015
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October 14, 2014
TEIS Co-Directors Julie Hudak and Tara Deringor discuss developmental milestones and how TEIS provides services to children and their families on Pittsburgh Today Live. Click here to […]
October 10, 2014
Take Five highlights western Pennsylvania’s most innovative and successful businesses. TEIS Co-Directors Julie Hudak and Tara Deringor talked about what TEIS offers with host Joe Klimchak. Click here […]
September 18, 2014
Eric and Charlotte’s story in seeking early intervention for Alexander began early. “We noticed that our son, Alexander, was a little behind in reaching the usual […]