Play and Language Development  Play is often stated to be “the work of children.” Through play, children learn to discover, create and interact with their world in a safe environment. It is important to understand the types of play and its role in language development.  What are the different types of play?  Functional Play:  Begins...

Reading is often described as a great way to help children develop language. It is important to understand how to select the appropriate books for your child, based on their age and to support their language development.  Things to Consider:  Find books with bright, colorful, and engaging illustrations.  Buy books based on your child’s interest...

Is your child not saying as many words as their same-aged peers? Are they having difficulty following directions and answering simple questions? Your child may have a language disorder that can be evaluated by a certified speech-language pathologist. It is important to understand the difference between expressive and receptive language so you are able to...

Pre-writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop before they learn to write. These skills add to the child’s ability to hold and use a pencil, and the ability to draw, write, copy, and color. An important component of prewriting skills are the pre-writing shapes. These are the pencil strokes that most letters,...

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one,” quoted Hans Selye, a pioneer of stress theory. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has increased the stress levels within our community – it has led to an upheaval around the world. Though it is impossible to ignore the challenges this pandemic...

Burning Questions Answered As a speech-language pathologist, one of my biggest areas of focus is functional communication. It is not surprising for my families or colleagues to see my evaluations with goals targeting the use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). The use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is beneficial not only for the...