This is part 2 in a 3 part series outlining the principles a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist* uses when working with children and families, and what those principles mean. I want to help parents understand what they can expect from therapy using auditory verbal principles. If you haven’t yet, click here to read Part 1. Guide and coach parents … Read More
How I Became an SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) and the owner of Mighty Voice Speech and Language Therapy
You know how some people know from the time they’re a toddler what they want to be, and every decision they make leads them to become that thing? Yeah, that wasn’t me. My route to becoming an SLP (short for Speech Language Pathologist) was a bit more of a zig zag. When I was a kid I had dreams of … Read More
What is Auditory Verbal Therapy Anyway? (Part 1 of 3)
When I tell people I’m working toward becoming a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, or providing therapy using auditory verbal principles, I either get a smile and nod, or a look of confusion. I’m pretty sure I did the same thing when I first came across these terms. In a nutshell, this type of therapy focuses on teaching children who … Read More
5 Tips For Celebrating the 4th of July (in a Speech and Language Rich Way) With Your Kids
1. Help Your Child Feel Prepared for the Fireworks For some kids, the 4th of July can feel a little overwhelming, especially if they’re attending a loud, crowded fireworks display that starts at or past their bedtime. When kids know what to expect, they’re better able to handle some of the sensory overload that might happen. Here are some ways … Read More
Why Listening and Spoken Language/Auditory Verbal Therapy Isn’t For Everyone
I think Hands and Voices says it best–“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” And we know that just like any other group of children, children who are deaf or hard of hearing are a diverse group, and one type of therapy won’t work well for all of them. A caveat, before proceeding… Now, if you’ve … Read More
19 Zucchinis: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Child’s Vocabulary
We know that hearing and learning new vocabulary is important, especially for kids who are deaf and hard of hearing. But, what if I told you there is a super simple way to introduce, practice, and repeat new vocabulary in context? And that it takes very little effort on your part? Enter….books. Seriously. Reading with your child is one of … Read More
Tips for Teaching New Vocabulary
Years ago, long before I had children, an interest in auditory verbal therapy, or a degree in speech language pathology, I remember being incredibly impressed with a friend’s toddler’s vocabulary. She was repeating names of fish on a poster. Names like “pickerel,” “lake sturgeon,” and “common carp” rolled off her tongue. I kept telling the friend how smart her kid … Read More
An Interview with Tali, a parent of a child with a BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid)
Hello Mighty Voice readers! Today I am so excited to bring you this interview with Tali, whose son Jacob wears a BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid). This is the first in a series of stories of families who have a children with hearing loss and what that journey has looked like for them. Tali and her husband are great advocates … Read More
Listening and Spoken Language Learning Opportunity
Whether you’re a parent or professional, if you’re reading this blog you’ve got a little one (or little ones) that pop into your mind when you think about kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. You want that little person to grow up to be the absolute best they can, and you’re committed to doing whatever it takes. Hearing … Read More
Telepractice with Mighty Voice
Telepractice, sometimes called teletherapy, is another way for children and families to participate in speech and language or auditory verbal therapy. Instead of meeting in person, the speech language pathologist and families use technology to do therapy. At Mighty Voice, telepractice usually involves providing speech therapy over the internet. The speech language pathologist and family each have a computer with … Read More