The Power of Waiting As a pediatric speech-language pathologist working on early language development, one of the most impactful strategies I share with my clients’ family members is called “wait time.” It’s as self-explanatory as it sounds – wait several seconds for your child to respond or initiate. However, it’s often a difficult strategy to […]
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Preschool Readiness From a Speech & Language Therapist’s Perspective As children get ready to enter preschool, there’s a lot of excitement and anticipation in the air. Parents often wonder how to best prepare their little ones for the classroom. One of the key areas that sometimes get overlooked in preschool readiness, is speech and language
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3 Ways to Get More Out of Your Child’s Therapy As a fly on the wall of a pediatric speech and feeding therapy clinic, I’ve learned so much about the processes of communication and eating. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be an office manager at such a highly rated clinic and as I transition to
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Speech, Language, & Song If you are a parent who has worked with a pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP), chances are you’ve heard some singing in your child’s sessions. There are many wonderful reasons to use songs in speech therapy, especially with young children. One of which, is teaching vocabulary! Especially for young children in the
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The Importance of Early Intervention in Speech and Feeding Therapy Early intervention in speech and feeding therapy is crucial in setting the foundation of a child’s overall development. Their early years of life are a period of rapid brain growth, making it a critical time for addressing developmental challenges. Because of this, working with early
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How I Became a Speech Language Pathologist When I was 13 years old, my family was having dinner with another family whose daughter was studying speech and language therapy in college. She explained that she was learning how to teach kids who have trouble with their language how to speak. I thought that was incredible.
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