Books are my favorite way for parents and/or caregivers to work on language skills at home. Reading with your child can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. Language skills you can address while you read with your child include vocabulary, adjectives, wh-question (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘why’), sequencing, and syntax. Below is a list I complied of my favorite spring books for language development.
Read MoreBooks are my favorite way for parents and/or caregivers to work on language skills at home. Reading with your child can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. Language skills you can address while you read with your child include vocabulary, adjectives, wh-question (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘why’), sequencing, and syntax. Below is a list I complied of my favorite Valentine’s Day books for language development.
Read MoreHolidays like Valentine’s Day are a great way to introduce new vocabulary to build your child's language skills and understanding of traditions! Language skills are easy to incorporate into Valentine’s Day activities whether you are working on them at home or during speech-language therapy.
Read MoreGroundhog Day is coming up and I am anxiously waiting to see if the groundhog sees his shadow! I have compiled a list of my favorite Groundhog Day books to help teach your child about this American tradition! As you read each story ask questions related to the book and have your child identify the objects in pictures. This will also help improve vocabulary.
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Read MoreThanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to use this fun holiday to work on speech and language! Use the ideas below to incorporate speech and language skills into Thanksgiving activities.
Read MoreReading books with your child is a great way to work on expressive and receptive language skills at home. While reading books I introduce new vocabulary and work on wh-questions (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘why’). Below is a list of my favorite books about Thanksgiving.
Read MoreHappy fall everyone! The weather is starting to cool off, Halloween decorations are going up and the leaves are beginning to change color. Fall is an excellent time to foster your child’s speech and language development using these fun season-themed activities.
Read MoreTips to Encourage a Child’s Communication Development for Elementary-Age Children:
Have your child retell stories and talk about their day.
Talk with your child about what you do during the day. Give them directions to follow.
Talk about how things are the same and how things are different.
Give your child chances to write.
Read every day. Find books or magazines that interest your child.
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Read MoreAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by deficits in social communication and social interactions and by restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior.
Read MoreAs your toddler’s speech and language skills develop there are activities that you can do at home to that can help enhance your child’s speech and language skills.
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), refers to a child’s ability to manage what he or she hears. APD makes it difficult for the individual to process and use auditory information. Many of the symptoms of APD overlap with ADHD as well as learning and language disorders. APD can negatively impact a child’s ability to interact with people, learn, and concentrate.
It is important to use a multidisciplinary approach to fully understand the cluster of problems associated with APD. This being said only an audiologist can make the diagnosis of APD.
Read MoreIn Home Speech Solutions hopes you have a fun and safe fourth of July!
Read MoreSummer just around the corner, and I am anxiously awaiting warmer weather, days at the beach, and fun summer adventures! I have compiled a list of my favorite summer books to help teach your child about all about summer! As you read each story ask questions related to the book and have your child identify the objects in pictures. This will also help improve vocabulary. These books are easy to bring along on your next trip to the beach or park and a great way to work on speech and language skills.
Read MoreBetter Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the community aware of those in need of speech-language therapy, which can be life-altering. There are warning signs that that can signal a potential communication disorder and ways that you can do daily to encourage your child’s communication development.
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