http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com Communication is critical to continued human development throughout our life span. It is what allows us to share thoughts, feelings, wonderings, and knowledge with others. Whether you are a verbal or nonverbal communicator, the vast majority of communic... http://www.a1articles.com/article_658299_40.html 07th October 2008 Communication is a dynamic process. It goes way beyond the words we say. Many people interchange the words communication, language, and speech; but these terms are not synonymous. Speech refers to the actual words or sounds that are coming from your mo... http://www.a1articles.com/article_643896_27.html 22nd September 2008 There are many children within the school environment that have feeding difficulties. For these children, the task of eating lunch and snack at school is a daunting one. However, lunch and snack time can present the perfect opportunity for addressing fe... http://www.a1articles.com/article_606824_27.html 22nd August 2008 Children spend 7-8 hours per day within the school setting. During that time they eat at least one meal, and usually a snack. This can be an extremely difficult task for children with feeding disorders that can exacerbate the problem even more. How man... http://www.a1articles.com/article_594865_17.html 12th August 2008 What is an oral motor deficit? An oral motor deficit affects the musculature of the mouth including the lips, tongue, and jaw. The following are causes of oral motor disorders: Incorrect motor programming of the muscles of the mouth. In other... http://www.a1articles.com/article_558387_17.html 19th June 2008 What is a food jag? Children with feeding difficulties tend to eat the same foods every day, even at every meal. Typically they require that the foods be prepared in the same way each time. For example, your child may only eat a hot dog for lunch every... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544376_27.html 21st May 2008 Having a child with feeding difficulties can make mealtimes difficult for the whole family. Mealtimes can become stressful for everyone, and the entire family can come to dread sitting down to eat together. There are some simple strategies that can make... http://www.a1articles.com/article_528255_27.html 01st May 2008 Having previously considered the differences between a picky eater and a problem feeder, here are some simple tips for introducing your child to new foods. Involve your ch... http://www.a1articles.com/article_505136_27.html 02nd April 2008 Do you have a child who is a picky eater or has a very limited diet? Does s/he refuse to try new things, or struggle with bridging from one form of a food to another? To have a well balanced diet, people should eat a variety of foods that include protei... http://www.a1articles.com/article_493610_22.html 25th March 2008