Discover some of our favorite speech-therapy-approved toys and games. This blog is a helpful reference for holidays, birthdays, and everyday play - designed to support your child’s development.

As part of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, we want to provide some more education regarding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (also known as AAC). AAC refers to all ways that an individual communicates aside from oral communication. Check out this article to learn more about different types of AAC and how it can be an important part of our kids' lives.  

Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), or Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), is a natural method of developing language in which children process language as "whole chunks" instead of processing single words at first. Keep reading to learn about additional ways to support individuals as they progress throughout the stages of GLP.  

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder in which a child's brain struggles to plan and coordinate the precise movements necessary for speech. Learn about common CAS characteristics, how speech therapy can help, and how to support apraxia awareness in this blog!

Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder where the brain struggles to plan and coordinate the movements needed for talking. Try out this maze to learn more about Apraxia!

As a clinician, our goal is to create individualized play-based activities for home that are motivating for the child so they can have fun while learning new skills! By incorporating therapeutic techniques into home life, caregivers can provide consistent support and create an environment that fosters progress. Learn more about home carryover and how to support your child outside of therapy sessions here.

Use this visual to help your kids as they are learning language!

When it comes to optimal speech development, there’s a lot to understand, like whether your child displays a language disorder or language difference. The terms "language disorders" and "language differences" refer to distinct concepts, though they are often confused. This blog discusses the differences and how these areas of speech development can be approached.

Check out our recommended toys and activities for ages 0-3 here!

Carryover is crucial for achieving meaningful progress and ensuring that the benefits of therapy extend beyond the therapy space. Knowing how to support your child’s therapy goals at home or school with different articulation strategies will help your child continue to progress in their speech development and gain confidence. In this blog we’ll discuss the importance of carryover, and articulation strategies you can use at home or in the classroom.