October is augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) month. An AAC provides solutions for those with significant and complex communication disorder to express themselves. There are many different types of applications that can be used to help those with difficulties speaking to communicate. One of these apps is called TouchChat, it can be downloaded and used […]
From birth through adulthood, we desire to connect with those around us and do so in a variety of settings and situations. Throughout time, we learn the necessary social skills and life skills that help form connections and build relationships. While a lot of learning occurs naturally throughout development, there are some skills that require
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Within the world of speech pathology and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the terms core vocabulary and fringe vocabulary are often used, but what do they mean? What is core vocabulary? Core is defined as “the central or most important part of something”, and that’s exactly what it means in relation to vocabulary too! Core
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There are tons of options for toys that your child can play with to encourage speech and language, and you likely already have some you can use. Remember that you want to give your child opportunities to talk, and you want to give yourself opportunities to model language. Language is all about interacting with another
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Pretty much anything young kids need to learn, they can learn through play. According to Weisberg, Zosh, Hirsh-Pasek, and Michnick (2013), play helps children learn the connection between symbols and real objects, practice social skills, practice language, and discover new vocabulary and names for objects, all in a way that they enjoy. Parents who want
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Our communication is made up of many factors: the words we use, the grammar of our sentences, and the meaning behind our messages. The social aspects of communication, however, have a huge impact on how a listener understands and interprets our message. Speech-language pathologists consider “pragmatics”, or how we use language, to be just as
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For children with sensory processing issues, it can be difficult to do daily tasks such as transition from one environment to the other, however implementing a sensory diet could help make that easier. To learn more about sensory diets and their benefits, read more.
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If you are concerned that your child may have a speech or language delay, there are a variety of elements to consider. Here are some red flags to look for…
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At rest, the normal position of our mouth should be teeth slightly apart and our tongue tip resting on the roof of our mouth just behind our front two teeth. This puts our articulators, ( our lips, teeth, and tongue) in an ideal position to form the wide range of speech sounds required when it
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Many children love splashing and playing in the pool during summertime or playing with toys in the bath. Did you know, however, that time in the water can actually have huge benefits on a child’s speech and language? Not only do many children with sensory issues feel calmer in the water, playing in the pool
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