Speech and Language Delay Tips & Strategies
https://youtu.be/wHKykifIjT8 I was recently asked to present on speech and language skills at my local GiGi's Playhouse in Fort Myers, FL. I was thrilled because this is what I love…
Down Syndrome: Lifetime of Language
About six thousand babies are born with Down syndrome each year in the United States. These babies thrive and become adults with the average life span being about 60 years…
Expressive Language Milestones: Birth to Age 5
Expressive language refers to the ability to use language to express oneself clearly. The chart below outlines expressive language milestones from birth to age 5. The expressive language chart also…
Receptive Language Milestones: Birth to Age 5
Receptive language refers to language comprehension. The chart below outlines comprehension milestones from birth until age 5. The receptive language chart also contains ideas for helping your child reach these…
Speech Teletherapy for Toddlers: 10 FAQs
Teletherapy for toddlers is possible when parents are highly involved, can take the lead and can follow the therapist's recommendations. In this post, I answer some FAQs about teletherapy for…
Reading with Toddlers: 10 Tips for Success
Reading with toddlers can be challenging but not impossible. Over the years, I've learned a few things about how to read to toddlers. In this post, I share 10 tips…
Speech Language Pathologist: What We Do
Speech Language Pathologist: What’s that? Say that again? Hmmm, never heard of that? So you help people talk? Oh ok, you help kids learn to say things the right way?These…
Toddler Talking Strategies
Your beautiful toddler is showing signs that she wants to communicate but she needs a little help. In this post, I provide you with easy strategies to get your toddler…
Praise: Behavior Strategy
Caugh you! ...Doing something good! This is a behavior strategy that involves using praise throughout the day in order to teach children that they appropriate (expected) behavior will get them…
Behavior Strategy: ABC approach
The ABC ApproachChildren communicate in many ways and behavior is one of them. When a child is having a tantrum it's important to figure out the root cause. When we…