There are several benefits to taking a family member to a clinic for speech-language therapy. Here are some reasons why a clinic setting can be advantageous…

Is your child working on saying the “R” sound? Encouraging speech sound practice through engaging activities like making Valentine's Day cards can make the learning process enjoyable for everyone.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I understand the importance of fostering speech, language, and communication skills in children, and what better way to do so than through play with puzzles? Let me show you how…

If you are looking for ways to help your child practice using s-blends while having fun with winter-themed activities, there are many options.

I recommend the following strategies for parents and caregivers to help their child practice following spoken directions in the home setting…

Halloween can be a fun time for children to practice their speech, language, and social communication skills. Here are some tips to help your child practice during Halloween…

Pretend play, also known as symbolic play or imaginative play, is a type of play in which children use objects or actions to represent something else.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I understand the importance of early detection and treatment of hearing loss in children. Hearing is a crucial aspect of communication and language development…

Playing fun word games during the summer holidays can be an enjoyable way to help improve word-finding skills. I can attest to the benefits of word games in improving word finding skills for both children and adults.

Journaling is an excellent activity that can help school-aged children practice and improve their writing skills over the summer break.

I understand the importance of continued support and reinforcement of speech, language, and communication skills even during the summer months. Here are some tips for parents to continue supporting their child's development during the summer…

Are you a parent or caregiver of a toddler who is struggling to communicate? Do you worry that your child may be falling behind in their language development?

A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is a trained professional who works under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide support to individuals with communication disorders.

A pacing board is a tool used in speech therapy to help children or adults who have difficulty with their speech rate or fluency. It is typically a…

A Speech-Language therapy session for a toddler or pre-school aged child will typically involve a combination of play-based activities and structured exercises designed to help improve their speech and language skills.

I can assure you that there are many benefits that parents can expect for their child by working with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Here are some of the benefits…

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I know how important early literacy skills are for a child's future success in school and beyond. It's never too early to start building these skills, and caregivers can…

When a parent comes to a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) due to concerns with their child’s speaking skills, a common question an SLP will ask is, ‘When was your child’s hearing last checked?’.

Learning to connect before learning to talk is likened to learning to crawl before learning to walk. However, most people do not see it this way because cognitive milestones that happen in order to talk are less visible, overall, than motor milestones.

When it comes to your baby or toddler, you may ask yourself whether teaching your child sign language will prevent them from using spoken words or help them to communicate.