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Our therapists answer your child development questions

How can I foster the development of early reading skills in my young children?

I know how important reading skills are to my child's success in school and in life. Is there anything I as a parent can do to support the development...

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How do I deal with an intensely emotional child, while juggling daily duties?

Question: I’m a mother of a large family including a child with intense emotions. This child often overacts and throws tantrums that are out of prop...

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Will my child ever be perceived as “normal”?

This is a question that is asked by many caregivers in one form or another. Even if a parent has not actually expressed to a therapist, they are most ...

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How do I get my child to initate and engage in conversation?

Question: My son is a smart boy. He does well in school. He knows the answers to the weekly questions. However, socially he is shy and reserved. Durin...

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Each week, Ami Magazine features a “Let's Talk” post, with a question or inquiry commonly posed by Encore parents.

Here is the response from one of our Encore Therapists.

Let us know what you think!