Tamar Barazani, Licensed Speech Pathologist

12/01/2025

Here are fun and effective articulation games commonly used in speech therapy to help children practice target sounds while keeping motivation high. You can use these in sessions or at home.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃
We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for letting us be part of your child’s communication journey. Wishing you all a holiday filled with warmth, laughter, and time with the people you love.

With gratitude,
TB Speech Clinic

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Fun Times in Speech Therapy 6️⃣7️⃣ #67

11/14/2025

🦛 Burping Bobby for Speech Therapy!

Burping Bobby is a silly hippo game where kids feed him different food items… and then he suddenly burps! 🤣🦛💨
It’s the perfect toy because the surprise keeps kids engaged while we target:

🍔 Food vocabulary — pizza, coke, hot chocolate, or any target vocabulary words
🔥 Describing words — crunchy, stinky, yummy, hot
🗣️ Verbs — eat, bite, chew, swallow, burp
💬 Sentence building — “Bobby ate the pizza!”
🎯 Predicting & inferencing — “What will happen when he eats THIS?”

The goofy burps make the learning feel fun and high-energy, and kids work SO much harder when they’re waiting for Bobby’s next big burp!

Perfect for boosting vocabulary, expressive language, attention, and engagement in a playful way.

11/12/2025

11/07/2025

Hamburger Fun to teach /th/ sound 🍔

Tongue Placement:

• Stick the tip of your tongue slightly between your teeth (you can see it in a mirror).
• The air should flow between the tongue and teeth.
• The teeth rest lightly on the tongue — don’t bite down!

Voiceless /θ/:

• Blow air out gently over your tongue.
• You should feel the air on your hand if you hold it in front of your mouth.

Voiced /ð/:

• Same position, but turn on your voice.
• You can place a hand on your throat to feel vibration.

10/17/2025

Imitation is a key part of speech therapy. It helps children learn to listen, engage, and build the foundation for clear speech and language.

10/16/2025

If your child:
• ❌ Isn’t making sounds or words by 1 year
• ❌ Has less than 50 words at 2 years
• ❌ Is hard to understand after 3 years
• ❌ Gets very upset trying to talk

Reach out for free phone consultation!
(818)268-7548

09/29/2025

Here are some DO’s and DONT’s when using a pacifier: ✅ DOs

• Use in moderation – especially for naps, bedtime, or stressful moments.
• Take pacifier out before talking – encourage your child to communicate with an empty mouth.
• Encourage babbling & sounds – play games that promote vocal play.
• Transition after 12–18 months – reduce daily use as your child’s speech grows.
• Offer alternatives – like a favorite blanket, toy, or comfort routine.
• Seek guidance – ask a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) if you notice speech errors or delays.

🚫 DON’Ts

• Don’t allow “all-day use” – it limits chances for speech practice.
• Don’t let your child talk with the pacifier in – it blocks tongue movement and muffles sounds.
• Don’t wait too long to wean – extended use (past age 2–3) can affect teeth and speech.
• Don’t ignore habits – thumb sucking or constant pacifier use may also impact speech.

09/24/2025

🌱 Developmental Milestones (3–6Years)