Posts tagged speech language therapy
Valentine’s Day Books for Speech Language Development

Books are my favorite way for parents and/or caregivers to work on language skills at home. Reading with your child can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. Language skills you can address while you read with your child include vocabulary, adjectives, wh-question (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘why’), sequencing, and syntax. Below is a list I complied of my favorite Valentine’s Day books for language development.

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Warnings Signs That Your Child May Have a Communication Disorders

There are warning signs that that can signal a potential communication disorder. Even if you are still unsure if your child is at risk, having your child receive a free screening can help give you peace of mind. Early intervention for speech-language therapy can begin as soon as 18 months and can improve your child’s future communication skills to give them more confidence when speaking.

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Thanksgiving Books for Language Development

Reading books with your child is a great way to work on expressive and receptive language skills at home.  While reading books I introduce new vocabulary and work on wh-questions (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘why’).  Below is a list of my favorite books about Thanksgiving.

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Signs of Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), refers to a child’s ability to manage what he or she hears.  APD makes it difficult for the individual to process and use auditory information. Many of the symptoms of APD overlap with ADHD as well as learning and language disorders.   APD can negatively impact a child’s ability to interact with people, learn, and concentrate.

It is important to use a multidisciplinary approach to fully understand the cluster of problems associated with APD.  This being said only an audiologist can make the diagnosis of APD.

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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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What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the field of speech-language pathology known to the community. This is our fourth post in our Better Hearing and Speech month series. In this post we will be answering a common question, “What is a speech-language pathologist?”

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Happy Memorial Day and Summer Break From In Home Speech Solutions

IHSS offers in home speech-language therapy to children in the Tampa area. Therapy during the summer is a great way to maintain speech and language skills and get your child ready for the upcoming school year.

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Ways to Encourage a Child’s Communication Development

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the community aware ways to help encourage communication development in children. As your child’s speech and language skills develop there are activities and tips that you can do at home to enhance your child’s speech and language skills.

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Spring Themed Books To Build Speech and Language Skills

Books are my favorite way for parents and/or caregivers to work on language skills at home. Reading with your child can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. Language skills you can address while you read with your child include vocabulary, adjectives, wh-question (‘what’, ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘why’), sequencing, and syntax. Below is a list I complied of my favorite spring themed books for language development.

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