Selecting Core Words
Core words are a systematic way to teach and use single messages by combining either one or a string of them to form either single word phrases or expansive multi-word sentences. A core vocabulary varies...
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The Impact of Cortical Visual Impairment on Communication
Trying to explain CVI has been a bit challenging for me in my career. Many children I work with have brain injuries and with that many times also have something called Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)....
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Infant Feeding Disorders
This chart was designed by American Speech-Language Association and defines the role that speech-language pathologists play in treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Please take a look at the signs of trouble listed below:
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Listen Carefully | Narrative Development
“Michelle go store. Horse fast!” From this narrative could you respond to the child in a back and forth meaningful conversation… probably not! How many times have you done this for another adult to interpret...
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How Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools Help
NEWS: May is Better Speech and Hearing Month There are many ways that speech-language pathologists help children in schools. May was Better Hearing & Speech Month! As SLPs it is our job to advocate for speech therapy in...
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The Importance of an Education Lawyer
If you believe that your child, or a student you are working with, may require new or additional services and are having getting those services, an education lawyer can help! I have worked with MANY education lawyers and...
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The Sippy Cup Situation.
We are always trying to find the best products for our kids to use. I often find myself researching and stocking up on new baby and child feeding products at Bed Bath and Beyond (linking...
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TBI One Love Podcast for Brain Injury Awareness Month!
I was so honored to speak on the TBI One Love podcast this month. The podcast reaches subscribers in 50 states and 32 countries! I spoke about my role working with children who have had...
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Attributing Meaning to Speech Sounds | Language Development
In a situation where a baby vocalizes “baba”, the communication partner, knows what the baby wants even though the infant did not say the word completely. The baby can’t put all the sounds (phonemes) together...
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Obi Robot | Independent Eating
What is an Obi? In short an Obi is a robotic feeding device that is making the lives of so many individuals more enjoyable. Because food is something that is said to bring people together,...
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