Anwar House of Therapy

11/01/2025

Anwar House of Therapy is now an approved provider with , offering speech, occupational, and mental health services through CMH funding.

10/12/2025

I told myself I was going straight to work… but Target had 40% off arts & crafts
So technically, this is work, right?
Kinetic Sand, Whoa Dough, slime. My clients are about to have the BEST week ever
Zero guilt. Just SLP self-care… in the form of sensory toys

Tag your therapy bestie before these shelves are empty

10/11/2025

What do your mornings feel like?

10/10/2025

If your child can’t focus for more than 3 seconds, this toy changes everything.
Two years in, and AirToobz is still my go-to therapy tool.
When nothing else holds attention… this always does.

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

You don’t need to be a therapist to help your child communicate.
You just need the right tools. Here are a few simple, everyday strategies you can start using at home to help your child connect and express themselves.

09/25/2025

If your child cries, screams, or hits during therapy, it doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working, that they’re spoiled, or that you have the wrong therapist.

When a child feels unsafe, the amygdala (fight, flight, freeze) takes over, and the learning part of the brain shuts down. No new skills go in.

Letting them “cry it out” or pushing through doesn’t build resilience, it builds fear.

When we pause, help them feel safe, and give them space to regulate, the thinking brain comes back online. That’s when real progress happens.

Comment ‘checklist’ and I’ll send you my step-by-step guide in English or Arabic.

08/29/2025

BIG NEWS for our AHT families!
We are now officially in-network with Blue Cross Complete.

We know so many of our families have been reaching out and waiting for this, and we truly apologize for the looooong delay it took to get in-network. Thank you for your patience and trust, we’re just as excited as you are that the wait is finally over.

This was the last piece of the Blue Cross family of plans we were waiting on, and now we can finally serve our families without barriers.

We’ve already started going through our waitlist this week and can’t wait to welcome more children and families into our neuroaffirming care.

Both our Ann Arbor & Dearborn clinics are now open to Blue Cross Complete families.
Visit anwarht.com for the full list of insurances we accept.

08/23/2025

Does speaking two languages cause stuttering?
The short answer: No. Research shows bilingualism does not cause stuttering. Families should never feel pressured to “drop a language” your child can thrive in both.

👉 What to do instead:

Keep speaking both languages with confidence.
Give your child rich opportunities to hear and use both.
Model slow, relaxed speech and give them time to respond.

🚩 When to watch for signs of stuttering:

Repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words (e.g., “b-b-b-ball”)
Prolongations (“ssssssun”)
Visible tension or struggle when trying to speak
Avoiding talking or showing frustration
Stuttering that lasts longer than 6 months

If you notice these, connect with a licensed SLP for support. Early help makes a difference.

Save this post to remind yourself (and share with another parent who needs to hear it).

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08/22/2025

Parents ask me all the time, ‘Why is my child still not talking, even after starting speech therapy?’The truth is, speech is so much more than just words, it can be impacted by motor planning, sensory needs, regulation, or even the way a child’s brain processes language. Progress can feel slow, but it doesn’t mean it’s not happening

08/21/2025

Autism regression is something many families don’t expect, yet it’s a real and often confusing part of the process.

08/13/2025