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Child led Speech Therapy and guided play

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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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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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Adjectives worksheets

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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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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Speech Therapy:Steps of Sentences Formulation

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COVER PAGE FOR PHRASES STEP2 OF SENTENCE FORMULATION WITH A PICTURE OF PHRASE

In speech therapy, guiding children through the process of sentence formulation involves a structured approach. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps we use to help children transition from two-word phrases to complete sentences, using our comprehensive resources and playful methods. Step 1: Mastering Two-Word Phrases Objective: Ensure the child can reliably produce two-word phrases.

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