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Holidays, here we come!

Holidays are coming! Here is a guide for fun ways to work on speech and language goals during the holiday season. This includes tips for children of all language levels and forms of communication. Time to get cozy!

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Phonics: stop guessing, start reading

All about the strengths of phonics-based instruction in literacy intervention, and why all children should have access to high quality phonics instruction. Children with speech and language delay or disorder can benefit from this kind of explicit, systematic approach for reading and writing.

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AAC device: more than a vending machine

Language is SO much more than just asking for things. Let’s talk about teaching all the ways we can communicate with AAC in addition to just requesting: commenting, sharing, retelling, asking questions, answering questions, and more.

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Let’s talk about: bilingualism

Some quick myth-busting info about bilingualism and language delay or disorder. Encourage families to speak their best language with their child.

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AAC - Teen and Young Adult

Practical advice for AAC learners – Teen and Young Adult. SLP blog about teaching and using AAC functionally in the learner’s environment.

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