Month: March 2024

When a child learns to speak, they often attempt to simplify adult speech into an easier speech pattern. These patterns are referred to as a phonological process. These processes typically occur in the early stages of speech and language development and typically disappear by a certain age. However, when these

One of the biggest questions I get as a speech therapist working with younger kids is, “How can I help my child at home?” As a therapist, I almost always have the child take the lead. Follow them around the house and see what they are engaging in. For example,

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is all the ways a person can communicate besides talking. Augmentative means to add to a person’s speech. Alternative means to be used instead of talking. Some people use AAC for a short period of time. Some people use AAC throughout their life. Did you