Children generally learn the speech-sounds of their language in a predictable order by certain ages. A recent cross-linguistic review updated this normative information by gathering previous results from the best studies and averaging the data (McLeod and Crowe, 2018).
Read moreHeart Collages
All children need to hear that they are valued. Sometimes, children with communication disorders need a little *extra* reassurance.
Read moreLet's Get Organized
Many children struggle with organization and executive function skills, especially at the beginning of the school year. If your child has forgotten a lunchbox, water bottle, or anything else between school and home, try these helpful strategies to set them up for success.
Read moreVideo Modeling
Video Modeling is a low-cost, easy, and effective tool to teach children new play, language, self-help, and social skills.
Read moreHoliday Help
The holiday season is here! It's full of fun but can also be overwhelming. If your child is struggling with the different colors, smells, tastes, events, and routines of the holidays, a social story may help.
Read moreSelective Mutism
Shyness? Or something more?
Read moreMoving Beyond "How was your day?"
Our kiddos are back to school, and many parents are wondering what happens during their children's days in new classrooms with new teachers and new friends. But, it can be hard to get details from kids, and even more so from children with communication difficulties.
Read moreRoad Trip Fun
Parents wonder how to keep up communication practice during vacations. Here are some FUN suggestions to pass the time and build language tasks into road-trips. Enjoy!
Read moreAnimal Antics
Resource Alert: Animal Antics A to Z, which are amazing books for letter and sound practice!
Read moreLucky Clovers
Sometimes, children's communication difficulties can affect their self-confidence. In March, show the children in your lives how LUCKY you feel to have them in your school or family.
Read moreGame Time
Parents often ask us what games are good for getting their kids to practice their communication goals while having fun as a family. Here are a few of our favorites, organized by general age group (though be flexible with ages, based on your child's interests and abilities).
Read moreKindergarten Readiness
Many parents and teachers want to know how to help preschool children prepare for the heavy academic requirement to read in kindergarten. Reading with preschool children is a fun and effective way to give them a solid foundation.
Read morePre-Reading Skills
Learning to read is a process that depends, in part, on a solid foundation of phonological awareness.
Read moreSpring Scavenger Hunt
Spring has finally arrived! Time to enjoy some fresh air with a scavenger hunt.
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