Child Language & Developmental Speech

02/03/2026

⭐Star Student of the Week⭐

🌟 Kenzo🌟

We are excited to recognize Kenzo as our CLADS Star Student!

Kenzo has been working so hard, and we are so proud of the progress being made. During sessions, he has shown persistence and such enthusiasm!! He is always excited to go to speech class. He is always asking when he can go! He has continued to show great effort and growth in his language goals. He has even started taking initiative with his goals on his own!

It has been so incredible to see his growth and commitment!

Keep up the amazing work, Kenzo. We are so proud of you!

02/03/2026

Fun Fact of the Week!

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Stuttering can be challenging for children, but with the right support, they can communicate confidently!

Here’s how you can help:
Stay Calm and Patient – Give your child time to speak without finishing their sentences. Avoid rushing or interrupting.

Practice Relaxation & Pacing – Encourage slow, relaxed speech. Deep breathing or gentle speech exercises can help reduce tension.

Create a Low-Pressure Environment – Minimize stress around speaking. Focus on listening and understanding, not just on “perfect” speech.

Remember: Your support and patience make a huge difference. Celebrate every effort and milestone; they’re building lifelong communication skills!

01/26/2026

⭐ Star Student of the Month ⭐

🌟 Naomi 🌟
Naomi is currently in preschool and getting ready for the exciting transition to kindergarten next year! She is one of the sweetest, hardest-working little girls! Naomi comes to speech therapy with the biggest smile and is always eager to participate in any and every activity. She has made such wonderful progress toward all of her speech goals. When Naomi first began speech therapy, she was quiet and shy, but now her beautiful personality shines brighter every day! She has the kindest heart and is always happy to help and encourage her friends! Naomi is currently working on her articulation goals and is making incredible strides toward mastering her tricky sounds! She has even begun correcting herself before her therapist has a chance to ask, which is so exciting to see! Naomi absolutely loves writing her name and sharing all her stories. It has truly been a joy and an absolute pleasure to watch Naomi grow, gain confidence, and accomplish so many of her speech goals!!! Keep up the amazing work Naomi!!!

01/20/2026

Helping Your Child Say the S Sound:

Teaching the /s/ sound

The “S” sound can be tricky! Here’s how to help:
Remind your child to smile, lips stay apart, teeth together.
Have them gently blow air through their teeth (like a quiet snake sound).
Practice with simple words: see, sun, soap.
If your child says “thun” for “sun,” try whispering “ssssun” together to feel the airflow.
Can your child find 3 things at home that start with the /s/ sound?

01/12/2026

New Year, New Speech Goals!

Setting speech goals with your child
The start of a new year is a great time to refresh your child’s speech goals!
Encourage small, achievable steps — like practicing target sounds during storytime or at snack time.
- Set one small, specific speech goal for the week (for example, “Practice the /s/ sound for 5 minutes a day”).

01/08/2026

This month’s Counseling Corner is all about building a growth mindset, the belief that “I can improve with effort!”

Help your child shift from “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet.”
Try these affirmations at home:
“Mistakes help me learn.”
“I can keep trying.”
“Practice helps my brain grow.”

01/05/2026

New year, new goals! Setting speech or language goals together can be a fun and empowering way to start the year.

Talk about what your child wants to get better at (e.g., “I want to say my /r/ sound!”)
Write down 1–2 simple, positive goals.