October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Speech Therapist’s Perspective As a speech therapist, October is an important time to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder to spread awareness and educate the public about Down...
Looking for effective ways to support your child’s language development at home? One simple yet powerful technique is labeling household items with Post-it notes or signs. This practice helps children connect objects with their names, fostering vocabulary growth...
Children Shouldn’t Spend Years Learning How to Say a Sound When it comes to effective speech therapy for children, efficiency and effectiveness are key. If a child is spending years working on the same speech sounds without significant progress, it might be time...
Singing songs with your child is not only fun but it helps develop the basic fundamental skills of language. When singing we are learning different sounds, identifying word meanings, learning how to label, promoting eye contact, increasing turn taking skills, using...
Teaching more A child’s first attempts to communicate is usually a request in order to satisfy a want or need. In the beginning stages of language this is normally done through the use of gestures (pointing, eye contact, pulling) and vocalizations. If your child is...
Children have an innate ability to communicate. It is important to screen your child to determine if they are developing the appropriate prelinguistic skills and understanding of symbolism required to develop language and literacy.
