December 2024

Child led Speech Therapy and guided play

As a speech-language therapist, I frequently incorporate child-led speech therapy sessions into my therapy practice. This strategy involves creating engaging, play-based environments where children feel free to explore while I subtly guide the interaction toward planned language development goals. By modeling language and introducing new words or phrases during play, I help children naturally acquire

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Supporting Gestalt Langauge Processors – NLA stage 1

child playing hide and seek with mother. he has closed eyes and mother is also hiding

Unlocking Communication of gestalt language processors : Through NLA Stage 1 Navigating Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Stage 1 is a thrilling part of the language journey for gestalt language processors (GLPs). If your child communicates through echolalia or repeated phrases, this stage marks the foundation of their natural language development. Let’s dive into how you

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Best Books for Supporting Language Development in Children

Books are powerful tools for nurturing children’s language development, and they don’t require a power cord! With the right stories, parents and therapists can help kids build foundational skills like vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and more—all while having fun. Below, we’ve compiled a list of highly recommended books for language development, organized by category. Each

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5 Reasons to Use Books for Speech and Language Development

Books are invaluable tools for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and educators alike. In her article There’s a Book for That! Published in The ASHA Leader, Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP, outlines five compelling reasons why books are powerful resources for supporting speech and language development. Here’s a closer look at these reasons and how they can be

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