As a parent or teacher you might have a child who you KNOW says a sound incorrectly but no matter how many times you SHOW them how to say something, it just isn’t getting through. As a SLP, I take it for granted that everyone knows where and how sounds are made in the mouth when in fact, most teachers…
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Whether your child has been identified as having a language disorder or you would just like ways to help your child further improve their language skills, this post is for you. You have stuff in your home and in your brain that can facilitate better language skills in your children. My firstborn spoke at 9 months naming everything in sight…
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Are you aware that language skills are a HUGE predictor of reading and writing abilities in the classroom? The Super Duper Company has identified some critical areas that poor language skills will impact in the classroom: • understanding oral directions. • vocabulary skills. • using complete sentences or correct grammar. • completing assignments independently. • becoming easily frustrated. A child’s reading and…
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Maybe your facility has one of those fancy schmancy jewelry engravers and is immediately on top of labeling eye glasses and dentures… Chances are they can’t keep up with the challenge so this is for you! For more #snfslp humor click here… Join our SLPs in SNFs group on FB!
It’s Spring in our Early Childhood Center so this round of vocabulary instruction was focused completely on gardening equipment. The week began with The Persistent Principal introducing the word RAKE. She brought in her rake to school one morning. It wasn’t a leaf rake but more of a bow rake. We began our morning introductions just like we did in…
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