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Making Articulation Therapy Practice Fun!

March 22, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

Making Articulation Therapy Practice Fun!

Need some ideas on how to spice up articulation practice at home? Articulation practice at home is very important, but many parents tell us they struggle with getting their child to practice the words that they are working on in speech therapy.

One of the things we know about children is that they learn best when they are having fun! There are many opportunities throughout the day to turn simple activities into practice for your child. Here is a link with some excellent ideas to make articulation homework fun.

http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?p=2676

Enjoy!

Katie, Speech Therapy Team

When should I worry about my child’s stuttering?

March 3, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

When should I worry about my child’s stuttering?

Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. Stuttering is also more likely to occur in children who are under a lot of stress, for example, after starting a new day care, moving, birth of a new sibling, etc. Stuttering can happen for short periods of time and then disappear. However, if you notice that this is happening frequently and for more than 4-5 months, you should have your child evaluated by a speech language pathologist.

Check out the link below to find out 7 tips for talking with your child. It’s even printable so you can share this resource with others!

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/Migrate/seven_tips_for_parents4_08.pdf

Jennifer, SLP