Posts tagged speech language impairment
The Best iPad and iPhone Apps For Speech and Language Skills

It seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days!  There are several iPad and iPhone applications (apps) available that help address speech and language skills that can be used at home or on the go.  Many of these apps are in the format of games so your child won’t even realize they are working on speech and language skills.   Working on these skills at home will help your child’s speech and language development and will help with carry-over of skills being worked on during speech-language therapy.  Below I have compiled a list of my favorite apps to help with speech and language.

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How to Respond to Articulation Errors

Children working on articulation skills can benefit greatly from feedback from those around them. Feedback from parents, caregivers and others can significantly improve articulation errors and intelligibility. Below are some tips on how to respond to articulation errors. If you’re working with a speech-language pathologist, he/she can help train you on how best to give feedback.

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Summer Themed Speech & Language Activities

Summer is finally here! While your kids are at home more during this time of year it provides an excellent opportunity to foster your child’s speech and language development using these fun season-themed activities.

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Summer Themed Books To Build Speech and Language Skills

Summer just around the corner, and I am anxiously awaiting warmer weather, days at the beach, and fun summer adventures! I have compiled a list of my favorite summer books to help teach your child about all about summer! As you read each story ask questions related to the book and have your child identify the objects in pictures. This will also help improve vocabulary. These books are easy to bring along on your next trip to the beach or park and a great way to work on speech and language skills.

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Signs of Communication Disorders

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the community aware of those in need of speech-language therapy, which can be life-altering.  There are warning signs that that can signal a potential communication disorder and ways that you can do daily to encourage your child’s communication development. 

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