The Power of a Point
By: Abbey Vielhaber Why Is Pointing Important? Helps direct attention to what we see or are thinking about Helps bridge the gap between 1-2 word phrases Why Do Children Point? To tell us something To ask a question To ask for something How to Respond when your Child Points: Label what they are pointing at…
Using “DIP” With Your Child
By: Claire Slavik, M.A., CF-SLP WHAT is “DIP”? “DIP” stands for duration, intensity, and pitch. These features add meaning and variety to our words and help speech come to life! They are the qualities that can make our voice sound different from those around us. WHY is this important to use with my child? Showering…
It’s Not Just Play, It’s Hard Work!
It might look like your child is “just playing,” but did you know play is hard work? Play provides opportunities for children to learn, grow, and develop their language skills, social and emotional skills, and their creativity. See below to find out what your child may be learning, while they are “just playing.” Circle Time…