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Language Enrichment at the Park

Simple ways to support your child’s communication this Spring and Summer, at local parks, including Kate’s Place and the Splash Pad.

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Winter Wonderland Speech Practice

Wintertime is full of playful moments that can double as opportunities to practice speech sounds…

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Free Spider Play Craft

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

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Importance of Play in Language Development

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.

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Understanding Ear Tubes: A Guide for Parents

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

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Clinic or In-Home 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…

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Valentine’s Day Speech Practice

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.

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The Power of Puzzles

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…

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S-blend Practice in Winter

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.

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Following Directions at Home

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

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Practice Over Halloween

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…

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Importance of Pretend Play

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.

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Checking Your Child’s Hearing

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…

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Playing Word Games

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.

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Summer Journaling Tips

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

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Tips for Summertime Speech Practice

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…

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Caregivers Can Help Their Toddler Talk

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?

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What is a CDA?

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.

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SLP Tricks to Slow Your Rate of Speech

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…

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