A version of this blog appeared on ASHAWire/ASHA Leader Live from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as “Helping Parents Build Their Youngsters' Vocabulary,” by Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP, February 23, 2016. Recently, my friend Tonia shared an impressive … [Read more...]
Gestures and Language Development
Throughout Sophie's infancy, her mom sang songs to her while using gestures. When singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, mom reached up high with both arms and held the gesture to demonstrate "Up above the world so high." Sophie slowly began to imitate mom's gesture by holding her … [Read more...]
Language and Literacy
Reading books with your child may be part of your every day routine. If your child's language is delayed, reading together the right way is critical. Optimizing the way you read to your typically developing child is important too. The manner in which you read books with your … [Read more...]
Funny Pictures Help Develop Language Skills
Children find describing What's Wrong pictures a fun carryover activity for articulation, grammar, and vocabulary. When a child is shown a picture of the Statue of Liberty holding an ice cream sundae, an instant smile appears! This speech and language task also allows a child … [Read more...]