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This is where you can find information regarding Speech-Language Development and therapy ideas to help increase your child's communication skills.
Speech therapy is about communication, connection, speaking clearly and developing language and vocabulary.
This cannot be done in isolation.
We need other people to communicate with, to listen to us and to help us understand the world around us.
If all you do with your child is play, read to them, and bake cookies together- that's speech therapy!!! If you are talking, listening, sharing and feeling connected you are on the right track.
That's all there is to it. Let's dive in!
Language and Speech Disorders:
We can have trouble with speech, language, or both. Having trouble understanding what others say is a receptive language disorder. Having problems sharing our thoughts, ideas, and feelings is an expressive language disorder. It is possible to have both a receptive and an expressive language problem.
A receptive and expressive language disorder, indicates someone does not understand what words mean and has trouble using words to talk to others.
Someone with a language disorder may also have difficulty with reading and writing which are language skills. They could also have problems understanding others and using words well because of their learning disability.
When we have trouble saying sounds, stutter when we speak, or have voice problems, we have a speech disorder.
A speech disorder makes a person hard to understand.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively. Here you will find resources to help you understand communication and communication disorders. ASHA
Weekly Check-Ins
What are Weekly Child Check-ins?
A weekly reminder for caregivers to set aside time for your child's communication.
Caregivers will also...
• learn more about child development
• reflect and take action on goals for your child's growth
• receive encouragement for the time and energy you spend with your child
There are three levels available. Families can sign up based on the stage of their child's language development. The Weekly Child Check-ins will go out every Sunday (caregivers) and Monday (professionals).
Level 1: Early Communication. This email educates families on early communication skills such as body language, vocalizations, gestures and signs. Caregivers - Level 1: Early Communication Weekly Child Check-in Sign up
Level 2: First Words. This email supports caregivers in teaching children first words. Learn more about understanding and expressing basic wants and needs through the first 50 words. Caregivers - Level 2: First Words Weekly Child Check-in Sign up
Level 3: Language Learners. This emails teaches ways to expand language skills. Help children say more words, use longer sentences and speak clearly. Caregivers - Level 3: Language Learner Weekly Child Check-in Sign up