How to Support Caregivers with Research Strain
Research strain is a common issue for caregivers navigating a new diagnosis or when they’ve recently become aware of a developmental delay. If you’re an
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4 Tips for Pediatric SLPs When Talking to Caregivers
Talking to caregivers is important and unavoidable as a pediatric SLP! Be prepared and handle these conversations with expertise and kindness. As pediatric speech-language pathologists,
How to Support Caregivers with Guilt
Caregiver guilt is a typical response when a child has speech and language delays. If you’re an early intervention or preschool speech-language pathologist, understanding where
Speech Regressions in Toddlers: Why They Happen and How to Help
Have you heard the comment, “Contact your pediatrician if you notice a regression in skills?”… Let’s talk about what speech regressions really mean, why they
Data Collection Tips for Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists
A crucial part of a speech-language pathologist’s work is taking appropriate data. The data provides vital information about a child’s progress and helps guide steps
Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Beginner’s Guide for Parents and SLPs
Maybe you’re familiar with the term “childhood apraxia of speech” or not. Your child may have recently received this diagnosis, or you have a suspecting
6 Considerations about Making Wise Investments During Your Clinical Fellowship Year
Congrats on becoming an SLP graduate! As you begin your professional journey, you will soon feel the need and desire to begin investing in continuing
4 Tried-and-True Strategies for Effective Carryover in Articulation Therapy
Kids often get stuck in therapy. They can make a sound (or sounds) in structured activities but need help to move beyond that. The answer
An Overview of the Minimal Pairs Approach for Speech Sound Intervention
The minimal pairs approach is a popular intervention for treating speech sound disorders. You might have heard your child’s SLP mention this, or maybe you
SLP Expert Opinion: Milestones vs Averages and Why Developmental Milestones Have Changed
You’re frustrated. Other kids the same age as your child are talking so much more than yours is, but your pediatrician is saying there is
5 BEST Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer Off as an SLP
Hooray, it’s almost summer! You’re a hard-working SLP, and you’ve given your all for the past 9+ months of this school year. It’s easy to
Understanding Pop-Out Words in Speech and What They Mean for My Child
Is there anything more frustrating than hearing a word a couple of times from your child and then IT DISAPPEARS?! Where did it go?! These
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