Hey there! Today I want to talk about how to incorporate language in your everyday lifestyles using basic items EVERYONE already has in their home. We all use language in so many different ways every day! Hungry? We use our WORDS to request food! Bored? We use our siblings to
Article by: Lori Beth Stewart, M.A., CCC-SLP Hello! Today we will be talking about core words. Basically, core words are the most useful, easily generalized words we have access to. It is beneficial to start with core words when teaching kiddos with complex communication needs because core words can be
Do you sometimes find yourself looking for ways to build up your child’s language skills? One of the best ways to work on those skills is through PLAY! Research has shown that play and language are deeply connected. Using play-based therapy to improve language skills is successful because it engages
Hello! Today we will be talking about why it is important to work on weaning children from using a pacifier and sucking on their thumbs and fingers. You will also gain some practical tips to make weaning possible. We know that weaning a child from these oral comforts can be
Trick or Treat! Halloween Tips and Tricks from a Speech Therapist on Access and Communication Article by: Kaylee Jones McDowell, SLP-Assistant Everyone has a right to communicate NO MATTER how they communicate: mouth words, signs, gestures, iPad, pictures, or written communication. Trick or treat should never be a compliance-based activity,
Healthy dental and oral hygiene is very important for both children and adults. Brushing your teeth in the morning and night can help prevent tooth decay, plaque, bad breath, and gum disease. But what do you do if you have a limitation affecting your ability to properly brush your teeth?
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