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When Questions: How to Teach Your Child
Teaching “When” questions can be very difficult so I’ve broken it up into the four types of “when” questions that are typically asked and how to address each one. 1. Time of Day "When" Questions An easy one to start with is time of day when questions.
Farmer’s Market Activities for Speech and Language
With warm weather usually comes the opening of Farmer’s Markets. If you do not live in an area where Farmer’s Markets are present, I’m very sorry for you! They’re so much fun! But you can have your own Farmer’s Market at home, with real or pretend food, or you
Outdoor Activities for Speech and Language: Podcast 10
In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I give you outdoor activities for speech and language development. And in the quick tip, I'll tell you how you can get direct therapy for your child from me from the comfort of your home. To download
Spatial Concepts Speech Therapy: How To Teach a Child to Use Spatial Concepts
Spatial Concepts Speech Therapy: How To Teach a Child to Use Spatial Concepts Spatial concepts like “in”, “on”, “under”, “over”, etc. are especially difficult for children with language delays. You can teach your child a language concept by using the following procedure. Make sure you choose one spatial
Arbor Day Activities for Speech and Language
Did you know that Arbor Day happens in the Spring? I’d tell you an exact date but it’s different for every state. Check out this website that will tell you when your state celebrates Arbor Day. Arbor Day comes to us from Nebraska who decided that they were sad
Following Directions: Step By Step Guide – Podcast 9
In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I give you a step-by-step guide to getting your child understanding and following directions. And in the Quick Tip, I tell you about a Facebook Group where you can connect with me and fellow parents and professionals who work
Plurals Speech Therapy: How to Teach Regular Plural Nouns to Children
How to Teach Regular Plural Nouns in Speech Therapy: Most of the time when we have more than one of something, we just an an -s to the end of the word. But sometimes, we get to change the whole thing. We call those irregular plural nouns. Thanks
Playground Activities for Speech and Language
It’s finally Spring! That means time to go outside!! All kids love going to the park or the playground, but did you know that you can work on speech and language skills while you’re there as well?? You can!! Enjoy these playground activities for speech and language development! Playground
Speech Therapy for Toddlers and Late Talkers: Podcast 8
Click Here to Check Out My E-Book for Jump Starting Late Talkers The topic of this episode is "Help! My Child isn't talking yet!" This episode will give you information about speech therapy for toddlers at home and what you can do to jumpstart your late talkers. And
Word Retrieval / Word Finding Strategies & Activities
Word Retrieval / Word Finding Strategies and Activities When a child can't think of the right word... ...or says the wrong word instead... ...they may be struggling with word finding. This page explains why some children struggle with word finding/word retrieval and what we can do to help
Restaurant Activities for Speech and Language
If you’re anything like me, you love going out to eat! But all that wait time at restaurants can get hard for children, especially those with attention problems. Well, good news! You can work on speech and language skills while waiting for dinner and keep your child occupied in
A Parent’s Guide to AAC for Children
In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'm give you an overview of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). And in the quick tip, I'll tell you where you can download tons of free speech and language materials made by speech-language pathologists. How to Listen: Click "play"
Cluttering Therapy
What Is Cluttering? According to the Stuttering Foundation, Cluttering is defined as follows: “Cluttering is a fluency disorder characterized by a rapid and/or irregular speaking rate, excessive disfluencies, and often other symptoms such as language or phonological errors and attention deficits. “ Children who use cluttered speech are often very
Easter Speech Therapy Activities
Easter is a wonderful holiday full of fun activities for kids. Here are some Easter speech therapy activities that you can do at home or in your speech therapy office! Easter Speech Therapy Activities #1: Speech Word Easter egg Hunt! What kid doesn’t love Easter egg hunts? This is
Spring Speech Therapy Activities: Podcast 6
On this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I tell you about some super fun spring speech therapy activities that you can do at home or in speech therapy that will improve your child's speech and language skills. And in the quick tip, I share where you can
How to Improve Reading Comprehension
If you’re doing my March Reading Madness Challenge this week, now is a great time to try to improve reading comprehension for your child. However, that's easier said than done. Here are some tasks that will show you how to improve reading comprehension: How to Improve Reading Comprehension in
March Reading Madness Challenge
For many school-aged children, March means spring break! This one or two-week vacation from school is a perfect opportunity to help build a love of books in your children. And how do you do that, you ask? Make it a game of course! Many children with speech and language
Word Web Examples | Using Word Webs for Vocabulary
How to Use Word Webs to Build Vocabulary | Examples and Speech Therapy Ideas Word webs are a great tool for helping children and teen learn vocabulary skills. They help us visualize information that can help us learn and remember words more easily. This page contains examples of
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Speech and Language
As the official sponsor of the color green, St. Patrick’s Day offers a great opportunity to work on speech and language skills while celebrating this fun holiday! Try these St. Patrick's Day Activities with your child or in speech therapy with your students! St. Patrick's Day Activities #1:
AAC Devices for Kids: What are They and How to Use Them
AAC Devices for Children: What are they and how to use them Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices are a way for children to communicate with others if they are unable to speak. They provide a way to reduce frustration for children who cannot communicate well with others and allow them
