About the efficacy of the Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage for Late Talkers (VAULT) Language Treatment via teletherapy
Intensity and frequency matter, especially when you are trying to help your child increase his/her vocabulary. If your child is less than 30 months and has not been diagnosed with… Read more »
What Affects Early Intervention Services Among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population?
Did you know there are many factors that affect the success of early intervention services among children who are deaf and hard of hearing? This article found the following factors… Read more »
Facilitating First Words
Imitation is an important skill when learning to talk. As speech therapists, we use imitation to teach our clients to use new words and make new sounds. However, imitation is… Read more »
6 Benefits of Music in Development
We love to listen to music, dance to music, and sing to music with our children. Music is fun, music is engaging, and children love it! Did you know that… Read more »
Common First Words and How To Use Them
Is your child a late talker? Does he or she not use a lot of words? By focusing on using common first words in your everyday routines, you can increase… Read more »
Phonological Awareness and Reading
Phonological awareness consists of skills that typically develop gradually and sequentially through the late preschool period. They are developed with direct training and exposure. Phonological awareness is a key component… Read more »
Rainy Day Fun
Rainy days with a toddler can sometimes be challenging. You might find yourself not being as active as you are during sunnier months because the go-to favorite of the park… Read more »
Learning Language Through Play
There are tremendous opportunities for language development through different types of play. Through play with toys and everyday objects, children discover that they can make things happen. Children can also… Read more »
The Four P’s to Developing Social Skills
As children get older, they become part of a larger social world – they begin to form relationships with other children and adults in school as well as outside of school. … Read more »
Using LEGOs to Build Social Skills and Language
Social skills play a role in all stages of life from family relationships and friendships to romantic relationships and career success. Social skills are a challenge for many children with… Read more »