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What does it take to be a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?
When choosing a speech-language pathologist for your child, first and foremost, make sure that they are certified.
Building Language & Memories at Story Time
Have you ever thought about how such a simple book, like “Where’s Spot?” could become a wonderful routine and engaging time with your child?”
Getting Kids Used to the New “Mask Normal”
It’s a difficult time for all of us, but kids may need a little extra help getting used to the new “Mask Normal”.
Welcoming you back!
It is exciting to be able to let you know that speech connections is making plans to re-open!
Covid-19 Update
The Speech Connections team is taking care of themselves and their families. It has certainly been an interesting time to be a speech-language pathologist, specializing in communication.
Ways to Promote Articulation Carryover at Home
Developmental dysphasia (DD) is a disorder resulting in a communication impairment. Children diagnosed with this condition are usually referred to a speech therapist. Further to conventional speech therapy it is possible to adopt a complementary animal-assisted approach.
Canine-assisted Speech Therapy for Children
Developmental dysphasia (DD) is a disorder resulting in a communication impairment. Children diagnosed with this condition are usually referred to a speech therapist. Further to conventional speech therapy it is possible to adopt a complementary animal-assisted approach.
Introducing Weaver, the Office Dog!
Weaver had applied for the job of Office Assistant, but didn’t quite have the computer skills that were needed. He was a great paper shredder, though. After watching him, we decided that he did have great potential as a Therapy Dog!
How Children Will Be Raised With Tech
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Children’s Screen Time Action Network (“Action Network”) are encouraging prospective and new parents to talk screen time early, offering a checklist of tips to help families craft the best approach for them.