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...]
Hearing and Speech Language Development
Should my child have a hearing test? If you are concerned about your child's speech and language skills, you should have his or her hearing tested in a sound proof booth with a licensed audiologist before pursuing speech therapy. In my phone interview, I always ask … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Reading For Kids
Did you know that the best way to read to your young child is face to face? When you read in this fashion, your child can observe your facial expressions and watch how you move your mouth when you speak. Reading books to your child will help improve their vocabulary, grammar, … [Read more...]
Treating Articulation Delay
It is difficult for people who don't know my child to understand what she says. What is your approach for improving articulation problems in children? Along with traditional speech therapy techniques (targeting individual speech sounds), I use a muscle-based (oral motor) … [Read more...]