Attention is the foundation of learning. A child needs to obtain some level of sustained attention to follow a direction. Following...

EYE CONTACT Eye contact is a foundational skill that supports vocal play. Enhancing eye contact promotes nonverbal interaction and...

Do Children Grow Out of Speech Errors? Many parents hope their child will “grow out of ” speech sound errors, while some children do...

A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SPEECH SOUND SUCCESS WHY HOME PRACTICE MATTERS? Therapy sessions are only a small part of your child’s speech...

Receptive language is a child’s ability to understand words and directions, which is a fundamental part of learning and overall...

What is Joint Attention? Joint attention is when you and your child share focus on the same thing: a book, toy, or activity. Both you and...

Model Two-Word Phrases Children learn by hearing! Use SHORT , SLOW , & CLEAR phrases Child says: “dog” You say: “big dog” or “dog...

Talk the talk, grow the brain Narrating your day helps your child in powerful ways. When you talk out loud about everyday moments, you...

Using Sign Language with babies Using sign language with your child: Increases communication skills Supports earlier language...