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Incorporating Social Skills in Speech and Language Therapy

Incorporating Social Skills in Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language therapy plays a crucial role in the development of communication skills in children, particularly those with speech and language challenges. However, there’s an often-overlooked aspect of communication that is vital for a child’s overall development: social skills. Incorporating social skills training into…

Understanding Speech Articulation Development

Understanding Speech Articulation Development

Speech articulation development is a crucial aspect of a child’s growth, encompassing how they learn to produce clear and understandable speech. This process involves the coordination of lips, tongue, teeth, palate, and respiratory system to form sounds, syllables, and words. Let’s delve into the stages…

Unlock Your Student’s Learning Potential with Story Grammar & Graphic Organizers

Unlock Your Student’s Learning Potential with Story Grammar & Graphic Organizers

Story grammar plays a crucial role in enhancing children’s listening and reading comprehension for several reasons: Incorporating graphic organizers is particularly helpful in this process: Overall, understanding story grammar and using graphic organizers are essential tools in developing children’s listening and reading comprehension skills. They…

Speech Articulation How to Guide to Mastering the /s/ Blends

Speech Articulation How to Guide to Mastering the /s/ Blends

Welcome to our deep dive into the world of speech articulation, specifically focusing on the /s/ blends. These blends are not just crucial for clear communication but also form a foundational aspect of language development. Whether you’re a speech therapist, a parent guiding your child,…

Including All Children in the Curriculum

Including All Children in the Curriculum

We will explore strategies and considerations for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

5 Ways Augmentative Communication Unlocks Potential

5 Ways Augmentative Communication Unlocks Potential

Augmentative Communication Unlocks Potential, improves communication, enhances social interactions, increases participation in education.

Powerful Changes with Early Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders

Powerful Changes with Early Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human life. It shapes our interactions, relationships, and ability to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas. For some children, however, the development of speech and language skills may not follow the typical trajectory. Speech and language disorders can pose significant…

Playing Games to Enhance Student’s Receptive and Expressive Language Skills

Playing Games to Enhance Student’s Receptive and Expressive Language Skills

Language skills play a pivotal role in a student’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Among these skills, receptive and expressive language abilities form the foundation for effective communication and interaction. In this blog, we’ll delve into the key aspects of teaching students receptive and expressive…

The Relationship Between Appearance and Personality in Story Comprehension

The Relationship Between Appearance and Personality in Story Comprehension

In the realm of story comprehension, one of the intriguing aspects that captivates our attention is the interplay between a character’s appearance and their personality. As SLPs, and teachers our goal is to enhance language skills, critical thinking, and social understanding in our clients. Understanding…

5 Easy Tips For Parents To Support Their Child’s Speech And Language Development

5 Easy Tips For Parents To Support Their Child’s Speech And Language Development

Parents often worry about their child’s speech and language development. They want their child’s language to be on the right track. It’s important for parents to know that their child’s speech and language development can be supported in many ways. As a parent, you are…