Recognizing the Early Signs of Autism
You know your child best. You’ve watched each amazing thing he’s done and listened to all the sounds he has made (or maybe not made).
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Why Action Words are Important
The role of verbs in language development The first words children say are almost always labels for common (to them) objects or people. Makes sense,
What counts as a first word?
Parents are often surprised (and relieved) at our first meeting when I let them know that a lot of the communication their child is attempting
Picture Book Giveaway!
This summer I started a YouTube channel so I could share some of my favorite read-aloud books to use in speech therapy (or for fun
The Importance of Unstructured Time and When to Intervene
It makes sense that shows like Stranger Things are set in the 80s when childhood was less structured, making it more prone to adventure, abduction
Selecting Targets for Articulation or Phonological Processing Therapy
Selecting the correct targets for articulation or phonological process therapy can maximize success.
Working on Categories in Speech
Is categorization a skill we really need to work on? YES. In fact, it’s probably the most critical attribute skill we need. The ability to
5 Activities to Teach “Not”
Teaching the concept “not” in speech therapy is a common target in my room. Little ones start responding to “no” within the first year, no
Learning to Follow Directions in Speech Therapy
Half the battle with Kindergarteners is following directions. While all those early reading and math skills are critical components, it’s the inability to follow directions
Reading Goals
When I was little, our tiny local library held a reading contest in the summer. You’d fill out the log and hand it in to
Expressive Language Games off the Shelves
Hmmm, looks like a game….smells like a game…must be a game. I loooove Eeboo games. Last spring I shared a bunch I used for social
Roll A Pirate Name
For many years, my family has gone to Hilton Head for a week in the summer. And I mean extended family which means cousins and
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