All too often I hear someone say “Oh Johnny has behaviors.”, “Billy is pushing/pinching/running away, etc.” or “Jenny is always tantruming.” It is so easy to slap the label of “behavioral” on our little guys, but sometimes we need to take a step back and think. Is Johnny pushing Billy because he wants to sayContinue reading “Is it a behavior? Or is it a little one trying to communicate?”
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Play Series! Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head offers so many communication opportunities. You can work on labeling body parts, pronouns, actions, and so much more! Keep reading for different ways to play. Put Mr. Potato Head together. This seems simple enough right? Before you jump in take a moment and think about how your child is communicating. Are theyContinue reading “Play Series! Mr. Potato Head”
Play series! Bubbles
Welcome to Part 1 of my Play Series! Throughout these post I will share simple ways to incorporate language into everyday play based routines. Bubbles are very engaging for many children. They like to look at them, pop them, and try to blow them (which may be hard for some of our little guys). SoContinue reading “Play series! Bubbles”
Phonological Processes
A Phonological Process is a type of sound error that is seen in typical speech sound development. These errors follow specific patterns of simplification and have typical ages they regress (or stop). Children use these as they are learning the rules and sounds of language. You may hear a child say “Dive me my boot”Continue reading “Phonological Processes”
Resources for families.
The internet can be a scary place. We often find ourselves searching for answers only to find ourselves down a rabbit hole of scary and confusion information. We have all been there whether we want to admit it or not. As a parent when you receive news from a doctor or therapist about your childContinue reading “Resources for families.”
Attention! Attention! What is “normal” when it comes to a toddler and early elementary school student’s attention span?
As a speech therapist who works both in a school and in Early Intervention I hear this a lot: “Billy can’t focus.” “Johnny changes activities every second!” “He can’t just sit and finish the work.” So, how long should a child be able to focus on a task for? More now than ever we seeContinue reading “Attention! Attention! What is “normal” when it comes to a toddler and early elementary school student’s attention span?”
Strategy of the week. Part 1: Sabotage
Sabotage sounds like a scary word, but do not be afraid of it. We often go above and beyond for our little ones. This sometimes results in us accidently taking away opportunities for them to request, comment, reject, or accept what we are offering/doing. When using the sabotage strategy you want to plan/set up aContinue reading “Strategy of the week. Part 1: Sabotage”
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