Ashley Waguespack, MS, LOTR

Ashley Waguespack, MS, LOTR, holds a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center and a Master of Health Care Management (M.S.) degree from the University of New Orleans. Ashley has been in private practice in Thibodaux since the Fall of 2004 and has worked in private pediatric facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Torrance, California. She was an owner of The Center for Pediatric Therapy until December 2012 when she transitioned from working in a large practice to working in a smaller, more intimate environment in order to better serve the unique needs of children and their families.

Encouraging Your Toddler to Talk

8 Tips and Tricks to Help Encourage Your Toddler to Talk

Is your child struggling to communicate and having meltdowns? Does your child have a few “mastered” words but only says them occasionally? Are you surrounded by lots of whining? Increased frustration because they can’t communicate effectively? Are you finding yourself discouraged because you are unable to understand what they’re needing or wanting?  We’ve put together …

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sensory processing skills in a baby

Sensory Processing Disorders | Understanding The Importances of Early Intervention

The term “sensory processing disorder” has been around a while. It’s possible that you’ve heard the term “sensory disorder” in relation to a child lately. Perhaps you’re aware of someone who claims their kid has a sensory condition or sensory integration disorder, but what exactly is it? Let’s start with defining the different types of …

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Kids in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

5 Signs Your Child May Need Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Kids Occupational therapy helps children with motor, cognitive, physical, and speech delays to develop their skills. It also focuses on how kids carry out daily tasks. Pediatric occupational therapists work in various settings like homes, schools or other health care facilities. Pediatric occupational therapists work to improve the function and independence …

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speech therapy for toddlers

5 Warning Signs Speech Therapy for Your Toddler is Needed

During their early stage, children experience many changes. In the first couple of years, they learn how to babble, crawl, speak, and walk. From time to time, it may happen that toddlers do not develop some skills as expected. These occurrences are usually completely normal and can be fixed with speech therapy for your toddler.  …

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feeding therapy

Feeding Therapy: Common Feeding Disorders in Toddlers

Feeding therapy helps children with feeding disorders. Parents may notice signs of these feeding disorders in several areas of their daily mealtime regimen. They can come from a physical reason such as acid reflux, or it can be due to developmental or psychological reasons. Whatever the cause, our feeding therapists at Sensory Solutions are here …

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