I created this video for you to show you how I work with Lily on her speech and language skills. Now, please know…I do not do this ON PURPOSE all the time. It just happens naturally in my interactions with her since this is what I do for a living! In this video you will Continue reading
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Episode 50: Fun ways to teach opposites!
Silvia explained that her 4 year old daughter was nonverbal and now at 5 is speaking (yay!) but has a hard time learning certain concepts, like opposites (hot/cold, in/out, empty/full, etc). Here are three tips on how to use your every day items and activities to teach these concepts in a fun way! Love, Hallie
Boy With Autism Saves Friends Life Giving Heimlich Thanks To Sponge Bob
This past week there was a news report on Brandon Williams, a 13-year-old boy who has autism who saved his friend, Jessica Pellegrini’s life by giving her the Heimlich when she was choking on a piece of apple. Of course, this was news worthy in and of itself. I was over here cheering for him and the Continue reading
4 Tips To Communicate With Your Young Child
I recently spoke to a group of moms with kiddos one year of age and under. As I wrote these tips down to talk about with them, I realized these are great tips to share with all of you as well! Communication can be such a complicated thing for many of us and our kiddos Continue reading
Activities To Build Language At Home This Summer
Summer is here and it is time to dust off the toys and work on those play skills! Does the thought of that scare you? Are you wondering where the heck to even start? You are not alone. Many parents really aren’t sure what toys to use in play or what to saying when playing Continue reading
Repetitive Books: The PERFECT Home Activity For Apraxia Of Speech
Books are often used as a treatment tool in speech and language therapy. But, there is one particular category of books that are highly recommended and beneficial for our little ones with childhood apraxia of speech. So if you have a kiddo with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), or suspected apraxia of speech, keep reading! Continue reading
What Does Perseveration Mean Anyways?
Perseveration is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. In articles, in conversation between therapists and parents, online… But more often than not, I find that many parents are not quite sure how this term applies (or doesn’t apply to their child). So let’s pick it apart and break it Continue reading
Book Club Week 27: Animal Strike At The Zoo
Theme of the Month Zoo Book of the Week Animal Strike At The Zoo By Karma Wilson Color of the Week Pink In keeping with last weeks color and working on pink a bit more this week, have fun finding creative ways to find pink in your home. Go on a scavenger hunt or go Continue reading
Book Club Week 26: Dear Zoo
Theme of the Month Zoo Book of the Week Dear Zoo By Rod Campbell Color of the Week Pink There may only be one instance of Pink in the book BUT… If it is spring where you are located you may be starting To see pink outside in the blooming flowers. If it’s too early Continue reading
Book Club Week 25: Green Eggs and Ham
Theme of the Month Dr. Suess Book of the Week Green Eggs and Ham By Dr. Seuss Color of the Week Green Have fun pointing out all of the Green in the book! Then look for Green both in and outside of your home. Is it spring where you are yet? Can you see the Continue reading