Joint Attention - A Building Block of Early Language Development.
Parents often ask me is it ever too early to begin working on speech development? My answer is that it is never too early to begin...
The Importance of People First Language
People with disabilities are first and foremost people, with dreams, hopes, wishes, and talents far beyond what their disability may...
Spot the Signs of a Communication Disorder
May is “Better Speech and Hearing Month,” a month dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and the professionals who...
2017 Summer Speech & Language Clinics
Speech and Language Clinic for children
Speech Sound Disorders- How to Spot the Differences
If you’ve ever been to see a Speech Therapist or hung around a Speech Therapist, you may have heard the following terms when they refer...
Welcome to Toy Land- Tips for Selecting Toys for your Child
As a speech-language pathologist, I am often asked to recommend toys or books that enhance speech/language growth and development. When I...
Ways to Praise and Encourage your Child
Everybody makes mistakes. We’ve heard this said many times in our lifetime as adults, but do our kids hear it enough? Today’s kids are...
5 Social-Emotional Skills to Teach Your Children for School and Lifelong Success
Several research studies and reports show that those with high emotional intelligence have better attention skills and fewer learning...
Special Needs Family Friendly Activities in Saint Louis
The Fourth of July has come and gone and for many of us it's the ceremonial marker of summer's half-way point. Some parents may be...
The Benefits of Clinic Based Services & A Peek Inside The Speech Spot
Many parents and families of children needing speech/language services are often told that home based therapy services are their only,...
