At Radiant Moments, we believe that every child’s development is connected—how they breathe, eat, speak, and grow are all part of a bigger picture. Sometimes, small patterns in these areas can quietly impact a child’s overall well-being. One of those often-overlooked pieces is something called an orofacial myofunctional disorder, or OMD. While the name may sound complex, the concept is actually quite simple, and incredibly important. So, What Is an Orofacial Myofunctional D

Families across North Carolina have a wonderful opportunity to customize their child’s education and therapy through the Education Student Accounts (ESA+) scholarship . This state-funded program helps students with disabilities access private therapy, tutoring, and educational supports. It gives families more choice in how their children learn and grow. At Radiant Moments Pediatric Therapy , we’re proud to be an approved ESA+ provider serving families in Durham and the surro

As a speech therapist who has worked in both the public school system and now in private practice, I’ve seen firsthand how the two models...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why is my child a picky eater?" I know I have! Many parents struggle with mealtimes when their toddler,...

One of the most common concerns parents share is: “Why isn’t my child talking yet?” If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. ...

As parents, it’s common to wonder if your 4-year-old’s speech and language skills are on track. You might ask yourself questions like:...

Radiant Moments Pediatric Therapy uses Ambiki as our electronic medical records system. Your patient portal is also housed within...

As parents, it’s common to wonder if your 3-year-old’s language skills are developing as expected. You might ask yourself questions...

As parents, it’s natural to wonder whether your toddler’s speech and language development is on track. At this age, toddlers are...

Part 5 of our Gestalt Language Processing Series Click here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 or Part 3 or Part 4 Welcome back to our...

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Part 1 of our Gestalt Language Processing Series Gestalt Language Processing is a style of language development where children learn...

Receiving my autism diagnosis (albeit later in life) made a profoundly positive impact on the way I view myself. Before I knew I was...

One of the many things speech-language pathologists can help with is augmentative and alternative communication or AAC. Sometimes, we...

Since beginning my journey to become a speech-language pathologist, I was always drawn to autism. When interacting with autistic...

If you missed our post on better understanding what your insurance plan covers with regard to speech therapy, click here . As a courtesy,...

Mealtimes can feel overwhelming for some children—especially those with sensory-based feeding needs . The textures, smells, colors, and...

One simple, powerful way to support your child’s communication? Pause. It can be tempting to fill in every silence, especially when...