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December 10, 2015 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Hooray! Say and Play has been voted Top 100 Speech Pathology Websites and Blogs for 2016 by Kidmunicate! … [Read more...]

Simple Action Picture Descriptions

December 1, 2015 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

As a parent with a young child living in your home, you probably receive many toy catalogues between Halloween and Christmas . Don't throw them away! Looking through the catalogues with your child is a great way to elicit language on a variety of levels. With an emerging … [Read more...]

Increase Your Toddler’s Vocabulary

November 29, 2015 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Speech therapy can provide your toddler with a language boost during the 1-2 hours each week sessions occur, but it is the everyday use of language and carryover of the language goals that make a big difference with enhancing vocabulary. A speech therapist should continuously … [Read more...]

First Books for Kindergarten Readers

January 26, 2015 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Five-year-old Jack was eager to learn to read. He was beginning to sound out words while being read to. His mom wanted to help him to learn to read, but she wasn't sure which books to choose. Choosing the correct level of books for your child can be confusing. Leveled books from … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Admissions: ERB / AABL Test Tips

October 8, 2014 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Manhattan parents have been registering their children for the new ERB test called the AABL. If you have not already checked out the kindergarten demonstration video on the ERB website, take a look. The tasks are challenging for a child who would not be attending kindergarten … [Read more...]