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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreTwo effective literacy strategies for emerging communication are the repeated line and predictable line method. Repeated lines are found in many children’s songs and children’s books. A repeated line is a line or phrase that...
Read MoreFunding Speech Services. Understanding Benefits and Eligibility for Speech Therapy Services A question that always comes up is how to fund speech services? How to go through the process of submitting claims and determining eligibility...
Read MoreYes and no are two words that we use to reject, request, repair and enhance communication. In terms of children acquiring these words, research points out that expressing “no” happens before “yes” even in terms...
Read More“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...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreWhat is Cause and Effect? Cause and effect is around us everyday and is a hallmark of life. They are the rewards of doing something good or the consequences of doing something bad. Babies also...
Read More
