by Katherine | Aug 9, 2018 | Parent Coaching
I’m a parent. I understand what being a parent means, what it entails, all of its frustrations, but also, all of its joys. There’s a lot of hard stuff to parenting and sometimes, we just need some guidance on what to do, or simple tips and tricks to get us going for...
by Katherine | Apr 4, 2018 | Speech
By: Janine Segner There is a lot of terminology in education and the field of speech therapy that refers to speech-generating devices. You may have heard this term (speech-generating device or SGD for short), or a host of other terms including assistive technology,...
by Katherine | Mar 23, 2018 | ABA, We're Hiring
Have you heard? Optimal Beginnings LLC is hiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) for our Nashville, TN office. Read on for all the details and to apply. For more information, visit our job posting HERE! BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST Company Description:...
by Katherine | Feb 20, 2018 | Speech
By: Janine Segner Stuttering can be a scary speech difficulty for many families. It can appear out of nowhere and seem to get only increasingly worse. Read on to learn more about the reasons people stutter, when and if to seek treatment, and what you might be able to...
by Katherine | Nov 28, 2017 | Behavioral Issues
What is it about listening that makes asking for a rational task to be done to fall on deaf ears? The constant repetition becomes an inescapable loop that results in nothing but exhaustion and annoyance. Parents, it’s never ending! We’re here to teach you five ways to...