Speech snow is a fun activity that can support a child’s use of language and an opportunity to practice articulation of various speech sounds. I find that kids love the sensory component of playing with the “snow” and are very…
Research suggests that practice at home and outside of the speech room is essential for children to transfer and carryover the skills learned in therapy into their daily lives. With busy and hectic schedules, fitting in time for speech…
The goal of articulation therapy is for the child to carry-over, or generalize, their sounds to every day conversation, ultimately phasing out the support of the speech language-pathologist. When we talk about "Carry-Over Activities", we are talking about specific…
With Halloween around the corner, the thrill of trick or treating is on the minds of many children. For a parent of a nonverbal child, however, the idea of trick or treating can be daunting. Concerns about whether or not…
What is AAC? AAC stands for augmentative alternative communication. An AAC can help children and adults with express their wants and needs when they can't use their voice alone. Types of AAC AAC can be used with an unaided system…