Speech and language

The best way to help a child's speech and language development is through play. Here are 10 simple activities that you can do at home, including the key vocabulary to focus on, to help develop your child's speech and oral language. The key to these activities is about engaging with the child and using simple, useful language that matches the actions of play. This puts the language into context with what they are experiencing and gives them opportunities to hear, use and practice the language…

Toys can aid kids in devloping better speech and language skills in the toddler years. Some of these toys may surprise you help with speech and language pronunciation and articulation. Many of these toys also help kids develop enough breath to build communication skills. | ilslearningcorner.com

Unveiling the complexities of communication – 'Speech Vs Language Disorders' is an enlightening guide to help educators, parents, and caregivers navigate the sometimes confusing world of speech and language disorders. Packed with practical advice and free resources, this guide aims to equip teachers with the knowledge they need to identify early signs and provide effective remediation strategies to ensure children with special needs thrive in inclusive classroom environments.

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Literacy based therapy is a five-step framework and an evidence based approach that you can use to target a variety of language skills in speech and language therapy sessions!

Looking to level up your articulation therapy game? Check out our amazing selection of free Vocalic r Worksheets and Activities! Editable, printable, and engaging, these resources make learning fun and effective. Perfect for SLPs and parents!

Find the best children's books for speech and language development. Grouped by language areas, speech sounds, themes & ages. Reviewed by a Speech Pathologist.

Download these free picture mats to build vocabulary in preschool and kindergarten. These are great for English language learners, too! #vocabulary

Help them control the fear that is associated with social speaking. Practice breathing exercises. Join a support group. Develop a sense of humor about stuttering. This and much more is what you can find in our blog post. Check the link in the description. #Speechdelay #Smartphone #kids #Slp

Effective communication is one of the most important foundational skills that affects all other areas of development. Communication helps connect with others; builds relationships; and allows to regulate and manage emotions through the use of exchanging gestures, body language, words, and ideas. Here's a quick reference guide to the stages of speech and language development. Click here for the high-resolution PDF document.

Developmental Language Disorder - what areas might be affected? Many but not all children with Developmental Language Disorder have difficulties with understanding. This infographic provides a small, simplified explanation of comprehension. SLT detailed assessment can determine clarity around a child's speech, language and communication profile. Information in this infographic is not exhaustive and aims to provide insight into what you might see a child doing.

How do you teach toddlers and preschooler to love books? By making them an active part of the reading process!!Books are a perfect speech therapy tool for targeting everything from articulation, to wh-questions, to expressive language, to apraxia of speech! Not to mention they are a great way to build vocabulary and story retell skills.I am sharing FOUR types of books (and my favourite five of each type) that keep toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners students engaged the entire time…

Speech therapy at home is easier than you think! Click to find 18 different speech activities for kids that you can do at home, in the car or even at the store. These are the same speech strategies that therapists use to help a child’s communication skills.