Ability Speech Therapy

01/16/2024

It’s just another normal (and yes, frustrating) part of their development.

08/11/2022

Here is a great example of why I tell my clients’ parents to be detectives and try to guess what their child is saying. Often it sounds like nonsense jargon but they are actually using real words. The joy on this child’s face shows the power of communication.

It's not always easy to ask for something when you can't speak yet.

10/11/2021

https://apple.news/AwwRyCgeiRnmR2mWeK--AOg

If your kid says, “The bus was _like_ so late today,” or “Could you _like_ pass the ketchup?” here’s why you should stop worrying about it.

09/12/2019

You may be wondering why SLPs encourage use of non-electronic toys, & here’s what the research has to say!! So get out the blocks, baby dolls, kitchen sets, action figures, Legos, & magnets and start playing!!

Research: Sosa (2016)

09/03/2019

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SLPTalk

07/15/2019

I get asked this question a LOT! Sometimes parents expect their child to say a word clearly before they “count”- and that’s just not true! My favorite example is the child who says “ba” for both balloon and ball! It sounds the same, but that’s TWO words! It’s all about the meaning - not how it’s said! And yes, animal sounds count as words, as well as seemingly random sounds such as a child who says “ap” every time they see a cat!

07/14/2019

https://neurosciencenews.com/toys-language-neurodevelopment-3330/

Modern electronic infant toys that produce lights, songs and words are associated with a decrease in language quality and quantity in babies compared to more traditional toys, a new study reports.

11/29/2018

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A 6-year-old boy climbed on stage during Pope Francis’ general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. The pontiff said, "Let him be, let him be."

11/18/2018

A non-clinical explanation of PROMPT Therapy in less than two minutes. Visit prompt.org for more information.

09/20/2018

https://askthedentist.com/mouth-breathing/

Most people don’t realize that mouth breathing is a complex health concern that can lead to sleep apnea, speech impediments, and improper facial growth.

09/13/2018

Attention exhausted parents: The next time your toddler starts making strange noises or babbling about Paw Patrol, try to strike up a conversation — it could make a big difference later, researchers say.