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Interacting with your child and providing all the right experiences can start to feel overwhelming. The good news is children are naturally inclined to explore the world around them. After all, play is their primary occupation! Keep the following tips in mind the next time you play with your child – whether they are 2 […]
Gestalt Language Acquisition – Another Way of Processing Language Analytic language is the type of language acquisition often thought of and learned about. This is language learning that starts at the single word level which builds to phrases and eventually sentences. Gestalt language acquisition is language learned in in larger units of words first, rather […]
Has your child’s therapist provided at home practice and you just can’t find time to fit it into your already jam-packed schedule? Or, maybe you and your child’s therapist had the talk about carryover of speech skills. At home practice is crucial to your child’s performance in meeting his/her goals but it does not have […]
There are several factors that impact a child’s intelligibility, for example how well a child’s speech is understood. Sometimes its articulatory deficits; sometimes phonological deficits; AND sometimes it can be both. Let’s begin with understanding the difference. Articulation disorder refers to the distorted production of speech sounds involving the uncoordinated movements of the lips, tongue, […]
Basic concepts are foundational words essential for understanding instructions, solving problems, and effective communication. Teaching these concepts early supports academic success and daily life skills. Imagine you and your child are entering the house after returning from a trip to the grocery store. You might ask your child to do the following: “Before you play with […]
Typically, we think of AAC users as people with complex communication needs, however every day we are using AAC in some form or fashion. AAC is used by everyone every day! What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative Alternative Communication. This includes any form of communication that is not speech. AAC can be used as […]
Parental fatigue can affect every aspect of your life, making it difficult to focus on your job as a caregiver, your career, or your health. Taking care of a child with special needs often means neglecting your own when you are unable to manage your time wisely or when you’re battling the effects of anxiety […]
Books are a great tool to use to target your child’s speech and language skills at home. There are countless ways to use books for educational and therapy purposes. Here are a few examples. Speech Sound Production: If your child is working on a specific speech sound or group of sounds in therapy, look for […]
Merriam-Webster defines play as “a recreational activity, especially the spontaneous activity of children.” As children are growing and exploring their environments, play is how they learn. You could even think of it as play is a child’s occupation. As a Speech Language Pathologist I use play every day to help build and expand upon social, […]
Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are spending more time outside, it may seem more difficult to incorporate carryover of your child’s speech and language goals. Here are some ideas and activities to continue speech and language development at the park or your own backyard! Studies show direct links between physical activity […]