Language Disorder

4 Interactive Storybook Reading Tips to Improve Vocabulary in Young Children

Activities, Early Intervention, Language Disorder

Children with specific language impairment (SLI) have significant language deficits compared to their peers in the absence of an obvious causal factor. These deficits affect the development of vocabulary, grammar, and discourse skills, with evidence that certain morphemes may be especially difficult to acquire. Furthermore, children with SLI seem to need two to three times …

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11 Reasons Why My Toddler is Not Talking?

Early Intervention, Language Disorder

When we think of a toddler learning to speak, we expect it as a natural outcome in development, yet we often do not consider the skills they must learn before words are expected. From birth, children are learning and processing information around them. What they see, hear, feel (touch) are the foundations for developing words. …

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3 Super Nanny Episodes to Help Parents Improve Behavior Management

Behavior Management, Early Intervention, Language Disorder

When might solid behavior management skills be necessary? When a child has poor language skills. You might often find they demonstrate many unwanted behaviors, which are their form of communication. What should also be considered is the possibility that a child’s behavior is also based on the response they expect or have already experienced. For …

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Why the Wait & See Approach Outdated for Determining Developmental Delays

Early Intervention, Language Disorder

Guest blogger Shannon Briggs (student SLP) of SLP Corner It is not uncommon to hear people suggest that you can just “wait and see” if your child is experiencing delays in areas such as speech or language. However, recent research by Singleton (2018) asserts that the “wait and see” approach for children’s speech and language …

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3 Household Items to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers

Early Intervention, Language Disorder

As speech-language pathologists, we undergo at least 6 years of training in evaluating and treating communication and feeding disorders across the lifespan (newborn to geriatric). Often, we learn techniques to treat disorders and delays using fancy tools with evidence-based research. One experience many therapists can attest to in graduate school is being tasked with using …

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Screen Time Affects Your Child’s 5 Areas of Development

Language Disorder, Autism, Early Intervention

Screen time can be a lifesaver when you have tasks to complete and need something to occupy your child’s attention. Screens can also be detrimental to your child’s overall development when not used in moderation or with parental interaction. It is a double edged sword. Developmental Domains From birth, outside influences are shaping your child\’s …

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free preschool eligibility for developmental delays

Preschoolers with Developmental Delays Can Attend School Starting at 3 Years Old for FREE

Advocacy, Articulation, Autism, Community Resources, Early Intervention, Language Disorder, Stuttering

Children 3 to 5 years old who demonstrate developmental delays may be eligible to receive special education services at your local elementary school. This is funded via Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), which contains grants related to providing free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive (LR) environment for …

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How to Use Visual Schedules to Modify Behaviors

Activities, Autism, Language Disorder

Guest blogger Mandi Schaumburg of Panda Speech In my profession, it is well known that using visual schedules with students on the Autism Spectrum is beneficial and I have seen them work wonders with my students! Did you know that visual session schedules can benefit almost ANY young student though? I use visual session schedules …

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Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?

Advocacy, Articulation, Early Intervention, Language Disorder, Stuttering

The need for speech therapy depends on many factors. Speech and language problems are not uncommon in children. Kids progress and develop at different rates. Because of this, it may be easy for a parent or pediatrician to overlook atypical communication development and the need for speech therapy. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) are specialists in this …

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31 Boardgames to Improve Your Child’s Learning

Activities, Language Disorder

Family game night can be an opportunity for you to help your child fine tune a specific area of learning or even develop functional skills. As we all know, childrens’ brains are like sponges and are ready to absorb whatever they come in contact with. Let’s make those opportunities fun and also meaningful. Not to …

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4 Interactive Storybook Reading Tips to Improve Vocabulary in Young Children

11 Reasons Why My Toddler is Not Talking?

3 Super Nanny Episodes to Help Parents Improve Behavior Management

Why the Wait & See Approach Outdated for Determining Developmental Delays

3 Household Items to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers

Screen Time Affects Your Child’s 5 Areas of Development

Preschoolers with Developmental Delays Can Attend School Starting at 3 Years Old for FREE

How to Use Visual Schedules to Modify Behaviors

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?

31 Boardgames to Improve Your Child’s Learning

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