Spring has Sprung
A functional way to increase vocabulary and over all clarity of speech is to label and describe things outside. One way you can do this with your child is by playing eye spy. After a...
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Functions of Language
Though your child might be able to repeat the words you say and answer specific questions you consistently practice with them, they may benefit from expanding the various functions of communication. Direct imitation is not...
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Signs of Speech Delay vs a Speech Disorder
Children acquire communication skills in patterns across certain age ranges. While there are many sources available online that recommend specific developmental milestones, every child develops language at a different rate. It’s normal for parents to...
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Singing With Your Baby Develops Their Language
Believe it or not, singing to your children works wonders on language development! It may not seem like singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star can be very effective, but there’s much more to music than just...
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What to do if You’re Denied Early Intervention in NYC
If you’re denied Early Intervention in New York City, it does not necessarily mean your child does not need therapy. It means your child did not qualify for Early Intervention services. Early intervention “EI” in...
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Stop Using The Phrase “Good Job” in Therapy
Saying GOOD to a child or when providing feedback on a session to parents is subjective, non-specific and means nothing. Additionally, the opposite of GOOD is BAD! So, if the feedback of “good” is being...
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How can I Model Speech Phrases for My Child?
In what way would you present this sentence to a child who is having trouble with putting together speech? The sentence from first or the second image? In my opinion it is the second. We...
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The Importance of Non Verbal Imitation for Verbal Speech
There are many types of strategies to help elicit verbal speech. Prior to verbal speech children need to learn to imitate you in non verbal speech tasks, so they can imitate you during speech tasks!...
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An Idea for Emergent Speakers using a Predictable Line Method
We have all heard that reading is essential for little ones growth! Observing others is 80% of how learning occurs, that means the more you model language during reading, the better! Often parents of late...
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Why Won’t My Child Repeat What I say?
This is a common question that many parents have asked me in the past. My biggest suggestion and comment when asked this question is, will your child imitate you during play? Prior to your child...
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