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Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Overcoming Cerebral Palsy

A Case Study: Imagine you just had a baby and you are told he might be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life and might not be able to talk or feed himself. This was the case for a 3.5 week old baby because his brain didn’t get enough oxygen. This little boy had cerebral palsy.

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Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Understanding and Addressing Speech Delay in Children

Whether your child has been diagnosed with a speech delay or you suspect one, this blog aims to shed light on the science behind speech delays. Additionally, if your child is receiving speech therapy services but is still struggling or has plateaued with their results, we’ll get into how often traditional therapy is fantastic but not able to fully address the root cause. We’ll break down the neurology behind speech delays in kids and provide actionable steps to address the root cause.

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Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Family, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

From Talking to Non-Verbal to Talking Again

A Case Study: A mom brought her 3 year old in because she had become non-verbal at 2 years old and displayed defiant-like behaviors. These outbursts worsened and her mom began to worry about her daughter’s ability to make social connections, verbally, emotionally and physically.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Overcoming Childhood Apraxia of Speech

While the traditional medical approach still tends to report no known cause for childhood apraxia, many practitioners like speech therapists, occupational therapists and pediatric chiropractors have begun to note a high correlation between…

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