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Snow Day Speech & Language Fun: Simple Activities to Boost Communication Skills at Home
Snow days are magical opportunities for family fun, and they’re also a perfect time to sneak in some speech and language practice....
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Dec 4, 20243 min read
Moving Beyond Stages 1-2 in Gestalt Language Processing with Nature-Inspired Therapy
For children who process language in whole units or "chunks", moving from echolalic scripts to self-generated, meaningful language can...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
The Magic Speech Bus: Empowering Young Voices
The Origin of The Bus The idea for The Magic Speech Bus came after the birth of Kristin's daughter. Kristin was looking to make big...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
Sweet Speech: Baking Up Language Fun at Home
As parents, we're always looking for creative ways to support our children's speech and language development. And what's more fun than...
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Apr 12, 20242 min read
Speech sound development in young kids: Insights from the research
Witnessing your toddler's journey through speech development can be both thrilling and sometimes puzzling. You might find yourself...
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Apr 2, 20243 min read
Eclipse Excitement: 8 Fun Speech and Language Activities for Kids
It's not too often that we get to witness a solar eclipse in our neck of the woods! The upcoming eclipse on April 8th presents a perfect...
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Mar 12, 20243 min read
Enriching language during daily routines: A guide for parents of young children
As parents, we want to provide our children with the best possible foundation for their language development. Language skills are crucial...
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Jan 3, 20242 min read
My 2024 New Year's intentions as a speech-language pathologist
I love the idea of setting intentions for the new year, rather than making resolutions. While resolutions are seen as specific goals to...
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
Unlocking joy: Inclusive holiday ideas for children with speech and language differences
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But for kids with speech or language disorders, it can also bring...
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Nov 1, 20232 min read
Preschool readiness: Fostering speech and language skills in toddlers
As a parent, ensuring your child is ready for preschool is a key priority. Preschool readiness is determined by many different skill...
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Oct 25, 20233 min read
Superbills 101: What's a superbill and how do I use one?
As a parent, navigating the world of speech therapy for your child can present various challenges. Alongside the emotional and practical...
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Oct 5, 20232 min read
But what if the weather’s bad?
As I’m writing this, it’s the first week of October and it’s 75 degrees and sunny outside… the absolute perfect day for nature-based...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read
Tour the Speech Bus
After taking a break from blogging this summer, I’m back with an exciting post - a virtual tour of the Magic Speech Bus! This is the most...
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May 23, 20232 min read
Early language milestones: What to expect and how speech therapy can help
Language is a crucial part of a child’s development. From babbling to saying their first words, children go through several stages of...
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May 9, 20232 min read
The importance of outdoor play in speech therapy
As a speech therapist, I know the value of play in helping children reach their goals. Whether it's developing communication skills, fine...
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Apr 18, 20232 min read
Exploring Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Speech therapy is a crucial aspect of treating communication difficulties. In some cases, traditional therapy approaches may not be...
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Apr 4, 20232 min read
Developmental leaps and language growth
All parents want to make sure that their children are developing as they should be. One of the most important aspects of their...
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Apr 3, 20233 min read
A fresh approach: Nature-based therapy for speech & language skills
Parents, have you heard about a growing (pun intended) trend in speech therapy? It's called outdoor and nature-based therapy , and it's...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
Social skills and speech therapy
Social skills are an important aspect of life that impact a person’s success in school, work, and personal relationships. Many people,...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
Vocal misuse in children: What parents need to know
As parents and caretakers, we all want our children to develop healthy vocal habits that will serve them well throughout their lives....
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