With Christmas right around the corner, many parents ask for gift suggestions to work on reaching therapy goals at home through play! Our therapists have offered their recommendations of toys for a variety of ages and ability levels. Check out the videos below for our...
An important part of speech development is imitating sounds. Every parent looks forward to their child saying “dada” or “mama” because that is often the start of communication! During our development of speech and language, we first master imitating big body movements...
If you are reading this wondering what the significance of the Blue colored trick or treat pumpkin buckets are this year, look no further. Blue colored trick-or-treat buckets have been tasked with the mission of raising awareness for Autism. Over the past few decades,...
Books are an excellent tool to help your child learn language and expand their vocabulary. No matter your child’s age or ability level they can participate with and enjoy listening to books. Here are some ideas to make learning with books more interactive and engaging...
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to start getting your kids ready for the coming school year. Whether your child is working on articulation sounds, pronouns, or labeling, there are simple toys and resources that can help you practice their goals from home this...
Speech includes the verbal expression of oneself through speaking sounds and words. Language, on the other hand, is a more complex process of making oneself understandable and understanding others through verbal and non-verbal communication. Toddlers who have speech...
Getting kids excited about healthy food can be challenging. However, if you allow them to be involved in preparing the food, they might be more open to try it! One fun way to introduce a variety of fruits to your child is to make homemade popsicles together. This is...
Practicing speech and language skills at home can sometimes feel like a chore. Although there are an infinite amount of opportunities to naturally practice these skills during your daily routine, your child may additionally need a more structured practice. However,...
Hope is powerful. It drives us as individuals. Giving us a reason to strive forward. Hope is a powerful medication. Over the last 4 years, we have been blessed to be given hope for our family and for our children through the organization HopeKids. During the moments...
"Waiting" is a tool that we use often in speech therapy that can easily be implemented at home. Waiting gives your child the chance to process what you’ve said or done so they can form a response. It can often be used at home during play or snack times. Rather than...
