11 Skills to Master Before Talking
By Lauren Polster, M.S., CCC-SLP Toddlers meet many communication milestones prior to words emerging! The child will… Consistently reacts to things they see, hear, and feel. Responding is the foundation for interacting and communicating. Respond to people when they talk to or play with them. The child enjoys being around other people and responds to them…
10 Ways to Use those Toilet Paper Rolls!
With this Therapy Share we’ll be helping you use your toilet paper and paper towel rolls to spark some language-rich, creative play! Staple 2 tubes together to make binoculars. Attach a string for a strap. Go on a birdwatching/animal watching walk. Cut 3 slits partway up around the tube, squish the cut end together and…
Don’t Get “Board” With Speech
By Abbey Vielhaber Flash cards to practice sounds or concepts can be helpful, but it’s good to have a little fun, too! Try one of these board games to mix up your normal practicing routine! Candy Land: Practice /k/ or /g/ by having them say each time: “My/your turn to pick a card” or “I…
Making Technology Interactive
By Hillary Collins M.S., CCC-SLP Times are a changin’ and technology is here to stay. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that guidelines surrounding media usage are changing as well; the most current AAP guidelines are reported as follows: For children younger than 18 months, avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting. Parents of…