Articulation Archives – Say and Play Family

City and Country Still Collaborating

December 17, 2015 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

As therapists, we all have stories of working as an interdisciplinary team. In our story, it was co-treatment that brought us together, and the reason why we are still in touch today. Our co-therapy relationship has naturally affected us professionally, but personally as … [Read more...]

Multi-Disciplinary Care: An Effective Approach

October 6, 2014 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Guest Blogger: Craig Lustman, DDS As a pediatric dentist working on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Downtown, I have dealt with patients with various and unique oral health care needs. When I served as a resident at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh practicing pediatric … [Read more...]

Articulation: Rate of Speech

August 6, 2014 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Do you have a fast-talking, sometimes unintelligible preschooler? When evaluating articulation, I often find sound substitutions, (for example: W instead of R, or S instead of TH) but the main issue is the child's rate of speech. Kids often want to keep up with their parents' … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Admissions: Articulation & Literacy

January 14, 2014 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

While some English sounds emerge later than others, why is it beneficial to address articulation before kindergarten? In Manhattan, speaking clearly, having a vast vocabulary, and using appropriate grammatical skills are critical for private school kindergarten admission. At … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Admissions Interview: Articulation

January 2, 2014 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

While you may find your four-year-old son's lisp endearing, chances are a kindergarten admissions interviewer may not. Below are general articulation / speech-skill questions New York City private school admissions professionals may consider in your pre-kindergartener: Is … [Read more...]