During a speech-language therapy session, we use many play-based activities that are also familiar in the home environment. With some clever – or maybe even obvious – enhancements to these activities, you can be using the same strategies at home to support your child in their speech, language, and overall communication development. In this Activity…
During a speech-language therapy session, we use many play-based activities that are also familiar in the home environment. With some clever – or maybe even obvious – enhancements to these activities, you can be using the same strategies at home to support your child in their speech, language, and overall communication development. In this Activity…
During a speech-language therapy session, we use many play-based activities that are also familiar in the home environment. With some clever – or maybe even obvious – enhancements to these activities, you can be using the same strategies at home to support your child in their speech, language, and overall communication development. In this Activity…
During a speech-language therapy session, we use many play-based activities that are also familiar in the home environment. With some clever – or maybe even obvious – enhancements to these activities, you can be using the same strategies at home to support your child in their speech, language, and overall communication development. In this Activity…
What is AAC? AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication. It is a way of communicating that replaces (alternative) or supplements (augmentative) verbal communication. It can come in a variety of forms, including low-tech options such as alphabet boards or picture exchange systems, or high-tech options such as a speech generating device (SGD). Who uses…
Whether your child is developing language skills at an advanced, typical, or delayed rate, there are some simple ways you can support their continued development. In fact, you may already be practicing some of these techniques without even realizing it! If so, you can feel confident in continuing to use these supports with a conscious…
Help us celebrate Better Speech, Language, and Hearing Month by learning a little more about what makes an SLP (speech-language pathologist). What does an SLP do? SLPs hear the question often: “You help kids with lisps, right?” While this is not wrong, it is only one of many things that SLP’s have the expertise…
As children are first learning to speak, we are all used to hearing them mispronounce words – sometimes in a very cute or funny way! Many parents assume they will just grow out of it, and most children do. But how do you know when it’s time to seek help with their pronunciation? Read on…
“Does bilingualism impede language development?” “Is my child’s language delayed because they are confused when hearing two languages?” “I want to teach my child two languages, but their speech is delayed and I’m worried it will make things worse.” These concerns are all too common among multilingual parents and families, or those deciding whether or…
Gestalt Language Processing (or Gestalt Language Acquisition) has recently become a hot topic in the pediatric speech-language therapy world. While you may or may not have heard of this term, you likely have heard someone using Gestalt Language – and a better understanding of it may just be the key to unlocking your child’s communication…