For struggling school kids, what’s the difference between seeing a speech pathologist and a tutor?
Over the years, parents have asked me this a few times. I’ve also been asked why speech pathologists are allied health...
Free Resource: Carrier Phrases for Speech, Language, Stuttering and Voice Therapy
Carrier phrases are short, simple “stock” phrases we use to help kids and adults practice their skills and to transfer...
Resources to learn grammar: using auditory bombardment to improve kids’ expression and grammar skills
“Is there anything I can do at home to help my child put their words together in the right way?”...
Can I? Would you? If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…Why our kids need to learn to ask for things indirectly
If a toddler screams “Give!” or “Give me!”, most adults won’t blink an eye. But if a four-year-old does it,...
Real world things your child should know before starting school I: position words (prepositions), places, home address, and directions
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know...
Help! My bilingual child just started preschool but won’t speak! (FAQs on the “Silent Period”)
First, don’t panic. Your child is probably going through the – perfectly normal – “silent period” many kids go through...