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Best Books for Supporting Language Development in Children

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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

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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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Worksheets for Speech Therapy- Teach Adjectives in sentences

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Enhancing Language Development Through Tailored Worksheets for Speech Therapy Language development is essential for children’s communication and academic success. Speech and language therapists often look for effective, engaging tools to support children in their journey. In this article, we introduce a series of self-created worksheets designed to aid language and grammar development through targeted exercises,

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Top 15 paid and free AAC apps

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What is AAC? AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) refers to various methods and tools used to support or replace speech for individuals with communication challenges. These systems can range from basic communication boards and picture symbols to advanced speech-generating devices and mobile apps. AAC is essential for helping non-verbal individuals or those with limited speech

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A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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AAC, which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, includes all the different ways someone can communicate when they find speaking difficult. It’s not just for one age group—people of all ages can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or language. “Augmentative” means adding to a person’s speech, while “alternative” means using something instead

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OPT-Oral Placement Therapy ? A Comprehensive Guide

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Oral Placement Therapy is a specialized form of speech therapy that targets individuals with speech clarity difficulties through a unique combination of auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation to the mouth. OPT goes beyond traditional therapy methods by addressing placement and movement deficits, making it an essential tool for individuals with motor and sensory impairments. This

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Vocabulary Development: Sequences of events

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As children with delayed speech and language, including those with autism and language disorders, begin to grasp their first 100-200 words, then combine them in two words and start forming sentences. They may still face challenges in effectively communicating their thoughts. The next step in their language journey is to build sentence structures and enhance

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Spatial Concepts Teaching to Children: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Spatial concepts, also known as spatial relationships, refer to understanding where objects or people are located in relation to one another. These include prepositions and words that describe position, direction, distance, and location, such as in, on, under, behind, next to, between, and in front of. Mastering spatial concepts is a critical step in a

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