Reflections and resources from a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist.
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3 ways to encourage language development at home
Every parent wants the best outcome for their child, especially if they have been identified has having language delay, but sometimes adding in extra “homework” amidst the daily grind can be a daunting task. You’re already getting them to their appointments, and maybe taking care of other kids, house work, your own job and needs.…
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Top Speech Therapy Materials for Bilingual Learners
One question I am asked frequently as a bilingual speech language pathologist is what materials I recommend to support language development. Here are a few of my favorites for language learners with typical OR atypical language development. Bilingual BooksGreat for: Early literacy skills, print awareness, picture labeling, vocab development, attention span Having books available with…
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Which Words Should I be Teaching?
For early language learners, one question I get frequently is which words should parents be targeting. This is a salient question for SLPs as well, since we are only given a limited about of time each week. As a general whole, spoken language is divided into 2 categories of words: core words and fringe words.…
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Meet Them Where They’re At
Recently, I was in a session with a young elementary individual who has a particularly hard time staying still. We use a written schedule, structured activities, work towards a preferred activity and offer hand fidgets and provide frequent verbal reminders to sit still. But on this day, they were particularly wiggly, especially as they started…
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