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In the world of pediatric speech-language pathology, we're constantly exploring innovative ways to help young children develop their communication skills. One approach that stands out for its effectiveness and natural appeal is play-based learning. Play is not just a fun activity for children—it's a powerful tool for fostering communication, social interaction, and cognitive development. In this blog post, we'll delve deeper into the importance of using a play-based approach

Hey there, amazing parents! Have you ever noticed your little one imitating your actions or trying to repeat the words you say? Well, buckle up because you're in for a treat! I'm here to spill the beans on the fantastic world of imitation and its direct link to your child's language development. Imitation is like the secret sauce in the recipe of language acquisition. When kiddos imitate, they're not just mimicking; they're building a foundation for communication that goes be

Let’s face it, you spend a lot of money and time in getting your child the support services that they need to reach their utmost potential. But how do you know if they are getting the most out of their sessions? What can you do as a parent to ensure the best outcome? I have 5 things that you can do today to ensure that your child gets the most out of their therapy program! 1. Participate in therapy sessions. 2. Know your child’s therapy goals. 3. Ask questions. 4

A question that I have been asked a lot recently is whether it is normal for children to emit dysfluent speech and when as a parent should you worry? This is a great question and can be a bit tricky to answer. It is not unusual for children between the ages of 18 months to 5 years of age to exhibit what is referred to as a developmental dysfluency. This occurs typically during the window of time in which children are rapidly acquiring language. There is so much going on at th