Floortime or the D.I.R. (Developmental, Individual, Relationship-Based) Model is a technique that helps children learn language and social skills in a more related and logical way than traditional language therapy. Traditional language therapy typically encourages specific skills … [Read more...]
Speech vs. Language
What is the difference between speech and language? Speech is the production of sounds that make up words and sentences. It involves the coordination of the jaw, lips, tongue, vocal folds (vocal cords), vocal tract and respiration. There are three divisions of … [Read more...]
NYC Theatre and Language Development
What is the most appropriate theatre you've experienced lately for children? Check out "Fairytales for Children" at Galli's Fairytale Theatre (38 West 38th Street on the 3rd Floor between 5th and 6th Avenues). We recently saw Galli's Rumpelstiltskin. It was beautifully told … [Read more...]
W Sitting and Articulation
My child's teacher told me that I should discourage my daughter from sitting in a "W" position. Why? From a speech perspective, a W sitting position does not allow for good respiration, phonation and articulation. A child needs a strong and stable trunk to support the muscles … [Read more...]
Language Activities
Hi Stephanie, I've heard you speak to my Mommy and Me group about creating a language enriching environment. Any new suggestions? Spring is a perfect time of the year to bring Eric Carle's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar to life! Each year at this time, we re-use the Butterfly … [Read more...]