Child Language & Developmental Speech

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

This season, we want to share our gratitude for the people who make Child Language & Developmental Speech what it is.

Our students — your progress inspires us every day.
Our families — thank you for your trust and partnership.
Our educators & SLPs — your dedication drives our mission.
Our supporters & community, we’re so thankful for your continued encouragement!

We’re grateful for each of you. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us make a difference, one child, one goal, one milestone at a time!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/20/2025

Cozy Up to Clearer Speech with /k/ and /g/

This week, we’re practicing those tricky “back sounds” — /k/ (as in corn) and /g/ (as in gravy).

Have your child place a finger on their throat to feel the “vibration” for /g/ (voiced) vs. no vibration for /k/ (voiceless).

Practice words in front of a mirror, and remind them that the tongue stays back, not touching the teeth.

These sounds often develop later, so practice with patience and encouragement!

11/13/2025

This weeks Counseling Corner

Why Social Communication Skills Matter at Every Age

Social communication is how children use language to interact; it develops from infancy through adolescence.

- Babies learn early by watching faces, gestures, and tone of voice.
- In elementary years, kids refine skills like turn-taking, conversation repair, and reading social cues.
- Teens use these skills to build friendships, navigate group dynamics, and advocate for themselves.
- Strong social communication supports academic success, mental health, and long-term confidence.

Supporting communication growth at home, through listening, empathy, and modeling, strengthens these essential life skills.

11/13/2025

Thanksgiving Words for Speech Practice!

This week, let’s focus on tongue-tip sounds — /t/, /d/, and /n/.

Use Thanksgiving words like turkey, table, dinner, napkin, thankful, and family.
Say the words slowly together, feeling the tongue tap behind the top teeth.

Speech Tips:
You can use a mirror to show where the tongue should touch (just behind the top front teeth).
Model the correct sound gently(“I heard you say nake — let’s try thank together!”)
These tongue sounds strengthen accuracy for clearer communication and help children feel confident sharing their “thankful” thoughts.

10/28/2025

Speech Tip of the Week!

Let a sweet treat be the key to a quick speech lesson!

Next time you make a treat like pumpkin pie, apple cider, or roasted pumpkin seeds, think about ways to incorporate language and articulation!

"The apple cider is super sweet."

“The pumpkin seed is salty and smooth.”

Why it's important
- Boosts vocabulary
- Talking about what they taste, touch, or smell strengthens the words they use to describe experiences.
- Forming full sentences improves grammar, sentence structure, and confidence in speaking.
- Discussing snacks with peers encourages turn-taking, listening, and storytelling skills.