What is stuttering? Stuttering is when fluent speech becomes broken up by repetition of sounds, syllables, words; interruptions known as blocks; or prolongations of sounds. When does it begin? It is developmentally appropriate for stuttering to occur between 2-5 years...
Fall is one of our favorite times of the year! There are so many new, exciting objects that can be used to encourage language with your child. One of my favorite items to use to encourage language is a pumpkin! Here are a few pumpkin related activities that you can...
Highly motivating toys and games that require help increase the opportunities for a child to initiate an interaction. You can target sounds while playing with a common toy. Using familiar games to target speech sounds is an effective way to play with your children and...
Have you ever thought to yourself: “When am I ever going to fit articulation practice with my child in during our busy day?” Well, worry no more. All aboard the speech car! Speech car is an excellent way for your kids to practice their sounds on the go! Here are a few...
Working on pronouns (He, she, they, hers, his, theirs, etc.) are common goals in speech therapy for children with both language and phonological disorders. The good news is there are plenty of ways you can incorporate working on these goals into your daily routine!...
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...
Sleep and Speech/Language Development More and more research is being done on the importance of nighttime sleep and naps for speech and language development in kids. Professionals say that they have found links between deep sleep and children’s comprehension skills,...
As a speech language pathologist, I have treated several children who present with a stutter. Have you ever experienced that moment when you’re trying so hard not to cry that your voice cracks? Your throat feels tight, and to hide the emotion in your voice you have to...
I'm sure everyone is guilty of at some point making these same exact faces. We've all caught ourselves making odd expressions and awkward noises in an effort to communicate with little ones. Unfortunately, when there’s an adorable little face in front of us,...
App of the Week: Yes/No This app has been helpful to establish and increase accuracy when answering yes or no questions. I love how there are different versions of this app on both the android and iTunes market. I have used different versions, and specifically one...