Does your child have the skills to enter kindergarten? Parents often worry that their preschoolers may not have the preparation or maturity needed to succeed in today’s kindergarten programs. Not all children entering kindergarten will have the same skills and needs, however, there are a number of activities you as a parent can do to help […]
Parents often make comments such as; “My child is not speaking because he is “lazy”, OR “His older brother speaks for him!” The thing is, your child would speak if he/she could. After all, it is much easier for him to get what he wants by saying the word/phrase and getting it almost immediately, compared to […]
Summer Speech and Language Activities that you can take OUTSIDE! The beautiful weather is finally upon us. It is about time we go outside and take advantage! A lot of people think that speech and language therapy consists of flashcards and worksheets. However, there are some fabulous summer activities that will keep your children smiling, […]
Early intervention is critical for children with communication problems. A Speech-Language Pathologist can help by assessing your child to determine if his/her speech and language skills are age appropriate, providing play based intervention, parent strategies and resources. Frequently Asked Questions: What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? A Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech therapist or SLP for short, […]
FALL ACTIVITIES There are so many wonderful activities in the Fall that both parents and children can enjoy. Below are a list of some activities and ways you can encourage language development while having fun! Raking/collecting leaves – Talk about how the leaves feel (e.g., crunchy, mushy, pointy) and look (big, small, wide, narrow, bright, […]
Use meal time as a communication opportunity. View the image below for some fun and beneficial suggestions on boosting your child’s language development. [social_links linktarget=”” rss=”” facebook=”” twitter=”” dribbble=”” google=”” linkedin=”” blogger=”” tumblr=”” reddit=”” yahoo=”” deviantart=”” vimeo=”” youtube=”” pinterest=”” digg=”” flickr=”” forrst=”” myspace=”” skype=””]
Use an everyday situation to help boost your child’s language skills. View the image below for some fun and beneficial suggestions on boosting your child’s language development.
Use everyday activities such as laundry time to encourage your child’s language. We use language everyday, all day. You can take advantage of your everyday activities to boost your child’s language. Boosting your child’s language establishes a good foundation for reading, writing and school success. We want children to use their language skills to describe, […]
