Hello Speech Blog: Insights and Resources for Speech Therapy

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Navigating Social Communication: Unraveling Language Delays in Young Children

When your child's words dance around the room but rarely land on ears, it's like a puzzle piece missing from a conversation. The culprit...

Sep 20, 20232 min read

Unlocking the Power of Functional Language: Empowering Children's Communication

Imagine a language that not only speaks but also connects – that's functional language, a superpower that empowers kids to effectively...

Sep 13, 20231 min read

Find out why we love using people games in Speech Therapy

In the realm of speech therapy, the charm of people games, also known as social games, is truly remarkable. These games aren't just fun;...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

A Journey to Expression: Speech Therapy Activities for Autism at Home

For autistic children, home becomes a nurturing hub for fostering growth and communication development through engaging speech therapy...

Aug 30, 20231 min read

A Dynamic Duo: Enhancing Speech and Language Skills Through Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy join forces as a powerful duo, synergizing to support speech and language development in...

Aug 23, 20231 min read

Unraveling the Mystery: Speech vs. Language in Communication

As we embark on the journey of understanding communication, it's crucial to grasp the distinction between speech and language. While the...

Aug 18, 20231 min read

Enhancing Communication: The Power of Visuals in Speech Therapy

In the realm of speech therapy, visuals serve as a remarkable tool, revolutionizing the way we enhance communication skills in...

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Visuals - to use or not to use?

We absolutely LOVE using visuals for all ages! Visuals can help children understand routines, expectations, and concepts more easily, and...

Oct 8, 20213 min read

Augmentative & Alternative Communication: What is AAC?

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC refers to the plethora of alternative methods people can utilize to...

Aug 31, 20214 min read

4 The Love of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read...

Jun 9, 20213 min read

Can I, (the parent) be the “therapist”?

In the previous blog post Language All-Day Everyday we talked about integrating speech and language practice within your daily routines....

Jun 9, 20213 min read

Language All-Day Everyday

Learning language does not just happen during play. Take a moment to think about all the different routines and events your child...

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Language and Play

Quite often, a play-based approach is used during speech-language therapy. During play, your child is building skills in many aspects of...

Jan 23, 20213 min read

Speech vs. Language

Often, the words speech and language are used interchangeably. One of the most common questions I am asked as a Speech-Language...