SLP
The Benefits of AAC for Individuals with Down Syndrome
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 […]
Stuttering Awareness
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. […]
“People Games” to Help Motivate Your Child to Communicate
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 […]
Importance of Reading to Your Child
Medical vs. School Based Speech Therapy
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 […]
Finding the Truth of the Matter
Social Games & Verbal Routines
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 […]
End Your Day a Therapeutic Way
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 […]
Parent Tips for Articulation
Articulation: the production of speech skills “Articulation approaches target each sound deviation and are often selected by the clinician when the child’s errors are assumed to be motor based; the aim is to correct production of the target sound(s).” –ASHA Speech sound developmental chart: https://www.boisechatterbox.com/blog/speech-sound-development-chart Tips for Articulation Practice: Pick part of your daily routine […]