Download this free Spider Play Craft to use in your speech-language therapy session or at home.

Play is more than just a fun activity for children - it's a crucial part of their development, especially when it comes to language and communication skills.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

As a registered Speech Language Pathologist, I've encountered numerous cases where children require ear tubes, medically known as tympanostomy tubes.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

There are several benefits to taking a family member to a clinic for speech-language therapy. Here are some reasons why a clinic setting can be advantageous…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Is your child working on saying the “R” sound? Encouraging speech sound practice through engaging activities like making Valentine's Day cards can make the learning process enjoyable for everyone.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I understand the importance of fostering speech, language, and communication skills in children, and what better way to do so than through play with puzzles? Let me show you how…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

If you are looking for ways to help your child practice using s-blends while having fun with winter-themed activities, there are many options.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

I recommend the following strategies for parents and caregivers to help their child practice following spoken directions in the home setting…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Halloween can be a fun time for children to practice their speech, language, and social communication skills. Here are some tips to help your child practice during Halloween…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Pretend play, also known as symbolic play or imaginative play, is a type of play in which children use objects or actions to represent something else.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I understand the importance of early detection and treatment of hearing loss in children. Hearing is a crucial aspect of communication and language development…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Playing fun word games during the summer holidays can be an enjoyable way to help improve word-finding skills. I can attest to the benefits of word games in improving word finding skills for both children and adults.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Journaling is an excellent activity that can help school-aged children practice and improve their writing skills over the summer break.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

I understand the importance of continued support and reinforcement of speech, language, and communication skills even during the summer months. Here are some tips for parents to continue supporting their child's development during the summer…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

Are you a parent or caregiver of a toddler who is struggling to communicate? Do you worry that your child may be falling behind in their language development?

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is a trained professional who works under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide support to individuals with communication disorders.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

A pacing board is a tool used in speech therapy to help children or adults who have difficulty with their speech rate or fluency. It is typically a…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

A Speech-Language therapy session for a toddler or pre-school aged child will typically involve a combination of play-based activities and structured exercises designed to help improve their speech and language skills.

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

I can assure you that there are many benefits that parents can expect for their child by working with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Here are some of the benefits…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I know how important early literacy skills are for a child's future success in school and beyond. It's never too early to start building these skills, and caregivers can…

Clearway Speech | Elmira Speech Therapy