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
Car Talk: Listening and Spoken Language Activities on the Go
Life is busy, am I right? Finding “free time” to work on listening and language therapy or goals can be tough. Today I want to share some ways to work on those goals while you do something you’re probably already doing–chauffeuring your kids around. A Note on Background Noise Keep in mind, for all of these activities, that there can … Read More
Strategies for Improving a Child’s Auditory Feedback Loop
Have you ever been talking about two people, and accidently mixed up their names? Like instead of Mary and Ben you said “Bary and Men” and then caught yourself? Or accidentally called your child or partner the wrong name and had to correct yourself? If you have, you have used the auditory feedback loop. What is the Auditory Feedback Loop? … 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
What is Auditory Verbal Therapy Anyway? (Part 2 of 3)
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
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
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
Listening Activity: Free Audiobooks with Hoopla
Lately when I get into the car with my children (currently almost 3 and almost 1), I’ve been wanting an alternative to turning on the radio. My kids aren’t interested in most of the podcasts on my list, although we do listen to them now and then. Recently though I started to wonder–why aren’t we listening to audiobooks? We know … Read More