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”
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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,
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
How to Play
Understanding how to incorporate play into therapy is a vital part of working in pediatrics. Grad school focuses on teaching anatomy, physiology, neurology, research, skilled
Dialectical Competency Considerations
As a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist, I have the pleasure of working with families from many different backgrounds. I learned the Spain’s Castilian dialect of
Trust in the Schedule
How do I get my child to participate? If you have ever worked with an SLP, teacher, or really any childhood provider, you’ve probably experienced
Weekend Recharge
SLPs, teachers, other allied professionals and so many others out there are fighting burnout from our jobs. We pour so much of ourselves in each
The Mental Shift
One of the most difficult aspects of my day to day isn’t necessarily the size of the caseload, but the need to shift continuously from
Social Skills
Ever had an awkward encounter? Misunderstood someone’s intention? Provided a response that didn’t make sense? Told a joke that didn’t land? Walked away from a
Starting and Starting Over
Early on in the pandemic, work slowed way down. I wanted to remain connected within the SLP community and begin sharing some of my own
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