Tools for Parents
A collection of 59 posts
Mid-Year Academic Assessment: Could your Student Benefit from Speech and Language Therapy?
Parents can feel like they are on a perpetual hunt for better ways to support academic achievement for their children,...
Three Tips for Buying Holiday Toys: When More is NOT Merrier
As we gobble down the last bite of our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, it officially becomes gift buying season. And toys...
6 Tips on How to Improve Reading Comprehension in Your Child
Any child can read a book, but it takes good comprehension skills to be able to absorb and retain the...
Speech activities that promote communication skills in adults with Autism and Aspergers
Maybe you’re thinking it’s too late for you or a loved one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...
Four Speech Therapy Diagnoses that Qualify Your Child for Extended Time
Most of us are familiar with the testing accommodation of “extended time.” And to many of us, the ability to...
From Flunking To Valedictorian: How Speech Therapy Can Help Your Academic Struggles
Even Hollywood understands the challenges associated with speech impediments. Look no further than The King’s Speech to see the...
5-Year-Old Speech Milestones
During the early elementary school years, children’s language and speech skills develop at an exponential rate. At this age,...
Learning Multisyllabic Words with Speech Therapy
Multisyllabic words can pose a great challenge to anyone who may be struggling with their speech and language skills. Once...
Sounds of Silence: How the Pandemic Has Impacted Our Communication Skills
Every year since 1927, the month of May has been designated “Better Hearing & Speech Month” to promote awareness about...
What is PROMPT Therapy?
PROMPT therapy is a unique holistic tactile/kinesthetic approach to speech therapy. Therapists use touch cues on the lips, jaws,...
Why do Girls Speak Earlier than Boys?
Speech and language are some of the most powerful tools that we use to navigate and interact with our world....
How does Speech and Language Affect a Child’s Reading?
Speech and language are essential parts of life, and our skills related to communication can be used to inform those...