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So, you are a caregiver, teacher, or friend of a new AAC user! First of all, what is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It often comes in the form of a speech generating device (SGD)— an electronic device with a system of pictures and words that someone who has trouble with oral speech can […]
Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy the changing of seasons. There are many ways to target your child’s speech and language goals at home, while incorporating the season of fall. Here are 4 fun fall ideas for goal carryover at home: 1. Go on a leaf hunt. Ideas: Read the book “We’re […]
What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, also known as AAC, refers to compensatory or supplemental methods of communication for individuals who have difficulty utilizing verbal language, either temporarily or permanently, to functionally communicate. It allows individuals to use various methods, such as sign language or modified signs, picture communication, facial expressions, gestures, vocalizations, and […]
Parents of School-Aged Children Who Stutter: What to Do and What to Avoid “Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental variation that leads to a unique forward execution of speech sounds produced in the context of language and social interaction” – Naomi Rogers PhD, CCC-SLP Caring for your child is the most remarkable and important job you have. […]
Did you know “people games” help motivate your child to communicate? These games, with repetitive movements, sounds and words, help your child learn to take turns verbally and to imitate/copy what you are doing. Verbal turn taking and imitation are early communication skills that are delayed in many of the children we see in […]
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”—Dr. Seuss I started reading to my kids the day they came home from the hospital. All 3 of my boys have always loved to read and were early readers. As a speech language pathologist, […]
It is that time of year again when school begins, and many families are searching for answers about which model of speech therapy is best for their child. Many families do not realize there is a difference between the two models. As a speech therapist who has worked in both settings, I am here to […]
When my son was young, he often experienced a great deal of anxiety about all kinds of things. He was worried about what would happen tomorrow, or in the next half hour. He would get so upset thinking about all the things that were outside of his control because he didn’t know how to face […]
What are social games/verbal routines? Social games/verbal routines are interactive songs, finger games/rhymes with hand motions, and repetitions of the same phrases/sentences of language in the context of a playful activity that are beneficial to building social interaction and learning language. Social games and verbal routines are FUN for kids because they are repetitive, easy […]
It has been proven time and time again that young children learn best doing familiar things with familiar people in familiar environments. This is the reason why early intervention services (0-3 years) should take a whole family approach with lots of caregiver education and training. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most […]