The Speech Parent Podcast

<p>Today we're discussing ideas for parents to do speech therapy at home - all while meeting your child’s sensory needs!</p> <p> </p> <p>Your child needs to have their sensory needs met so that they are regulated and in...

<p >When we better understand our child’s needs, we are then better able to help MEET those needs. And when our child has their needs met (sensory needs included!) they are better in a state to learn the speech and...

<p>Does your kid have trouble staying in a calm yet alert state in order to learn speech and language skills? They may have trouble with SENSORY REGULATION. </p> <p><br> In today's episode we look at:</p> <p>1. What is...

<p >Today we are talking about one of my favorite ways to let kids communicate their wants and needs - CHOICE BOARDS. </p> <p >If you have a minimally speaking, extremely hard to understand, or non-speaking child...

<p>If you've ever seen kids carry around books with velcro pictures that they take off and hand to someone to request the item, then you've probably seen PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System. It's a type of AAC...

<p >Have you considered getting your child an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, also known as a speech generating device? Are you worried it might not make your child want to talk? </p> <p > </p>...

<p>Turn taking skills are foundational for conversation! Your child needs to learn how to respond and how to initiate as building blocks for talking to others! </p> <p>Join the free Late Talker Challenge HERE!</p>

<p >Imitation skills are important because they are the building block of language. Today's episode discusses what they are and provides a 3 step framework to improve your child's imitation skills. ---------- join the...

<p>Today I'm answering questions from speech parents just like you! We're talking about how large tonsils can impact speech, vitamins to help your child, should you switch speech therapists if your child isn't making...

<p>This week's episode looks at the work of Laura Mize and the skills that she believes toddlers acquire before they talk. I explain each one, such as imitation skills, and describe when you might not see a toddler...

<p >Discussing a girl who makes the /t/ sound instead of the /k/ sound (like she says /tee/ for /key/) and leaves the /s/ sound off like says /nap/ for /snap/. Email: thespeechparent@gmail.com</p>

<p>Today's episode I answer two questions that I've gotten asked recently as well as a couple questions from a Facebook group. If you want YOUR question answered, send me an email thespeechparent@gmail.com or dm me on...

<p>What you say to your child is obviously important, but so is HOW you say it! Here's a quick, actionable tip for you! </p> <p>Join the Gestalt Language Processor Workshop WAITLIST here!</p>

<p>In Episode 10, I shared two basic strategies that speech therapists use. This week I'm sharing two more powerful speech therapy strategies that you can use TODAY to boost your child's language development and get...

<p>Talking about what I'm thankful for on our speech delay journey! Not my usual episode - but a fun way to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving! </p>