I don’t know about you, but I love fall. I love the cooler temperatures, the colors of the leaves, and my very favorite–cardigans. I also love finding creative, easy ways to incorporate seasonal vocabulary and objects in my therapy sessions. If you live in a place where the leaves change color and fall from the trees, this one is for … Read More
Vocabulary: Why Knowing a Word’s Meaning Isn’t Enough
When you have a child with a speech and language delay, or a kiddo who is deaf or hard of hearing, you know that learning new vocabulary is important. The more words you know, the more your child can say, understand, read, write, etc. But what does it mean to really know a word? Just a Definition Isn’t Enough I … Read More
5 Ways to Use the Photos You Already Have on Your Phone to Promote Listening and Spoken Language
Today I want to share some really easy, practical speech and language/listening and spoken language activity ideas that you can do with your child today, with a resource you probably already have–photos on your phone. By using your personal photos, not only are you working on your child’s goals, but you also create connection between you and your child, and … Read More
Use Your Community Activities to Boost Your Child’s Language
I don’t know about you, but as a part-time stay at home parent, I find myself needing to get out of the house with my kids. If we stay at home together all day, I (and they!) get restless and crabby. So I’ve found places to go, and ways to get out, and along the way, discovered so many fun, … Read More
Create a Simple Visual Schedule
School is in session where I live, and this year, I’m sending my 3 year old off to playschool for the first time. The program he’ll be attending is child led and play based. He’ll be free to explore and check things out at his own pace (one of the reasons we chose a play based experience instead of an … Read More
Strategies for Creating a Rich Language Environment
If you’re a parent, you know the feeling…the ever present question or nagging thought, “Am I doing enough?” And if you’re the parent of a child with a hearing loss, that voice can be overwhelming because there can be so much you think you should be doing. So first, let me tell you, this post is not about what you’re … Read More
Freebie Friday: August 2019 Listening and Spoken Language Calendar
Freebie Friday! Oops, it’s Wednesday, isn’t it? I’m just too excited about this week’s Friday Freebie to wait. I’ve created a calendar for August with daily listening and spoken language ideas that I want you to have. The calendar is great for parents of kids with hearing loss, but also anyone else looking to support their child’s listening and language … Read More