If your child is non-verbal, communication is different for them. Here are ways we can communicate with them and they can learn to communicate their wants and needs more effectively. Learning and teaching your child different ways of communication, decreases frustration when your child is...
Tuesday Tips: Production of the /r/ sound is trickier than other sounds since visual cues are not as obvious as, say, the /p/ and /b/ sounds. So, it helps to have your child understand the correct tongue placement. Have your child feel the sides of...
How to work on articulation skills with your child Practice a little bit each day: take 10-15 minutes a day to work on your child’s speech sounds with them. Consistency is key! Model your child’s sounds: if your child incorrectly produces their speech sound, model...
Tips for Eliciting the /k/ and /g/ Sounds Having the child lean his head back so the tongue slides back to the oral cavity. Sometimes having the child actually lay on his back is needed. For tricky kids who are fronting, I have found that...
Fun Friday!! Need something to do later??? Check out these rainy day activities to help improve speech and language! Rainy Day Speech Activities I SPY- Take turns with your child describing a variety of objects in your home. Prompt the child to describe the object's...
Fake Snow Recipe How to Make Fake Snow for Pretend Play Material Needed Large bowl or sensory bin 2 ½ cups of baking soda ½ cup of white hair conditioner Mix ingredients together and play Fun ways to play Use small toys for pretend play...
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, both parents and students are gearing up for a fresh start. At Child Language & Developmental Speech, we understand that transitioning back to school can be both exciting and challenging! To ensure a smooth and...
The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are struggling to come up with gift ideas our friends and family will love. With so many people dealing with stress and anxiety these days over the recession, layoffs and threat of nuclear war,...
Just about everyone has experienced a moment in their lives they stammered nervously or struggled to get their thoughts out, but for over three million Americans, stuttering (or stammering) is a communication disorder that can cause frustration, fear, embarrassment and anxiety. If you stutter, you...
Many parents have clear recollections of the day their child first uttered the words, “Mama” or “Dada.” Once those two words come out, a string of words typically follows: “Doggie,” “Up,” “No,” “Yankees” (Unless of course you’re a Red Sox household), and so many more…...