by Nicole Bilodeau | May 30, 2026 | autism masking in females
Autism in Girls vs Boys: Why Girls Are Often Diagnosed Later Much of what we know about autism comes from research centered on boys, and that has shaped how clinicians spot and diagnose it. As a result, many girls are missed or receive the wrong diagnosis in early...
by Nicole Bilodeau | May 26, 2026 | Autism Spectrum Disorder
20 Things Parents, Educators, and Caregivers Should Know About Autism is often discussed but not always well understood. Many common myths come from outdated ideas or a narrow view of what autism “looks like.” If you’re a parent in Tampa, Florida, looking for...
by Nicole Bilodeau | May 26, 2026 | Speech Therapy
Therapist-Guided Techniques for Stuttering Improvement Stuttering is a complex speech condition that interrupts fluency and often leads to social and emotional challenges. This article reviews clinician-led approaches, contributing causes, evidence-based treatments,...
by Nicole Bilodeau | May 26, 2026 | Motor Skills
Build Fine Motor Skills With Practical Pediatric Occupational TherapyTechniques Fine motor skills are the precise hand and finger movements children use every day — from writing and buttoning to using utensils. These abilities depend on the coordinated action of the...
by Nicole Bilodeau | May 20, 2026 | Sensory Therapy for Kids
Tips for Brandon, FL Parents: Staying Calm and Supporting Kids Through Meltdowns and Behavioral Challenges By Nicole Bilodeau, MS, OTR/L, Skill Point Therapy Raising children brings joy and surprises — and sometimes big, overwhelming moments. When kids experience...
