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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 […]
Use Your Child’s Books Books are often a common gift that children receive as babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Books come in all shapes and sizes and can open up a child’s eyes to many new topics, ideas, and avenues during their development. Did you know that many of the books you have at home can […]
“I can understand my child’s speech, but others can’t.” “What sounds should my child be able to say by age 3?” “Is it okay if my child can’t say the ‘R’ sound yet?” “Does my child need speech therapy?” These are common questions that many parents have as they listen to the development of their […]
You may have consulted with a pediatric dentist, ENT, SLP, OT, lactation consultant, or even a chiropractor of whom have indicated your child has a tongue tie (possibly lip or even buccal ties too!). It can be a stressful time, especially if your child is young, trying to navigate the different therapies and making the […]
Read, Read, Read! I am writing this today as a Speech Language Pathologist, but also a mom. Books have been part of my children’s bedtime routine since they were born. There are some books that my husband and I have read to them SO much, we have them memorized and could recite them in […]
What are TOTs? Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) is a term used to describe tight, restrictive connective tissue between oral structures. This connective tissue is called frena. Everyone has frena but when this tissue is thick, tight, and restrictive of typical movement we say that that there is a “tie.” Lip ties, tongue ties and cheek […]
I am Kelly Thompson, a pediatric speech language pathologist at APT. I love working on social thinking skills with the pediatric population. It is so fun and rewarding seeing my patients build friendships with their peers, using different social thinking skills that we have learned in speech therapy. I have gained a lot of my […]
What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology is defined as products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for children with disabilities. Assistive Technology can help improve an individual’s ability to speak, type, write, remember, point, see, hear, learn, or walk. Assistive Technology can support children who are deaf or hard of […]
As a parent, you may already know about the importance of play to your child’s development. Play skills are related to many aspects of cognitive and language development (Bergen, 2002). If your child is receiving speech-language services, you may also know that mapping language onto your child’s play can positively impact your child’s receptive and expressive language. BUT, DID YOU […]
A great way to promote speech and language development is by HAVING A PICNIC! Unstructured play, in addition to quality time spent with your child, provides the FUN your child needs in order to stay engaged, while giving you the opportunity to: MODEL EXPAND CATAGORIZE INTRODUCE CONCEPTS MODEL the correct speech sound productions your child […]