20 June 2024
Teletherapy for Children with Autism
Virtual therapy can have many benefits for children with Autism. As long as the child enjoys being on the computer and has the ability to focus for 15 minutes, virtual therapy can be an alternative to in-person therapy. Virtual lateral lisp speech therapy is a great option to help children with lateral lisp, Autism practice new skills in […]
20 June 2024
Tips to Help your Child’s Speech and Language Skills over the Holiday Break
During the school semester, your child gets plenty of support with their speech and language skills. However, once the winter break starts, consistent practice can lessen. Especially for students who have trouble with their speech and language skills, it’s important to continue practicing these skills even when they do not have speech therapy sessions. Practicing […]
20 June 2024
How to Promote Resilience in Kids
Everyone is capable of working through challenges and coping with stress, even children. Resilience is a person’s ability to recover from stress, adversity, failure, and challenges. Resilience isn’t something people have or don’t have. This is a skill that people can develop as they grow. Resilient people are more likely to take healthy risks because […]
20 June 2024
Top 5 Reasons Children Need Therapy
It’s not uncommon for children and teens to have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. If these problems interfere with your child’s everyday life, it may be necessary to get therapy. You might wonder does my child need counseling? Does my child need therapy? Why would a child need therapy? In therapy, […]
20 June 2024
Social or Pragmatic Skills
Social pragmatic language is the language we use when we are in another person’s presence, even if we do not directly interact with them. Social pragmatic language includes verbal and nonverbal communication. Many of these skills come naturally to some people, but not everyone excels with understanding social pragmatic language. A diagnosis of Social Communication […]
7 June 2024
Helping Your Child Master the /th/ Sound: Tips from a Professional
The /th/ sound is a challenging but important sound for children to master. It appears in many common words and is crucial for clear speech and effective communication.
6 June 2024
Helping Your Child Master the /r/ Sound: Tips and Exercises
The /r/ sound is a crucial part of speech, frequently occurring in the English language. While most children master the /r/ sound by age five and a half, some may not do so until they are seven.
5 June 2024
Helping Your Child Master The /s/ Sound
By the age of six, children should be proficient in pronouncing words with the /s/ and /z/ sounds. If your child struggles with the /s/ sound, they might have what is known as a lateral lisp.
8 May 2024
Unlocking Reading Comprehension Success
Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for children's academic success. As they progress through school, their ability to understand and interpret written texts becomes increasingly vital.