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5 Tips for Practicing Speech and Language Therapy at Home
Let’s be real, finding time for practicing can be hard. Do you have a child in speech or language therapy? If you suspected/were told by your pediatrician that they needed it, there’s probably some relief in knowing that they are now in a place that will allow them to get the extra support they need. We want our kids to be confident communicators! This will look different depending on your child’s needs. Maybe they’re not talking, maybe they are talking but are really hard to understand, or maybe they have difficulty understanding what is being said to them. One thing that parents who are new to the world of therapy…
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4 Ways to Encourage Babbling
How exciting is it when your baby transitions from those sweet coos and goos to early babbling? This is where my almost 6-month-old is at, and I’m loving every second of it. Did you know that as a mama, there are several things you are probably already doing without even knowing it to help set those speech and language skills up for success? As an SLP, I’ve started paying attention to all of the things that I’ve been subconsciously using with my little guy at home to encourage his skills, specifically his babbling. Wondering when your child should start babbling or wondering if they’re late? Babies typically begin canonical (reduplicated)…
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The Easiest Therapy Tool to Work on Speech and Language at Home
One of the easiest, no-prep, most versatile therapy tool I guarantee you have multiples of in your house right this second? BOOKS! I’m a big fan of using books in therapy and reading with my own little ones. They make regular appearances in most of my therapy sessions, no matter the diagnosis. The great thing is, you really don’t need a ton of books to target a variety of language goals (although if you have kids, let’s be real you probably have a ton of books). Shared reading, or engaging in an interactive experience while reading a book with your child, is a great way to encourage language growth and…
