You don't have to be a strong reader to support your child's literacy development. Did you struggle with reading growing up? Maybe reading is still difficult for you today. And now, you're trying to figure out how to help your child learn to read. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know something: Your own struggles with reading do not mean you can't support your child's literacy development. As a speech-language pathologist, I believe it's important to have more conversa

Looking for a free language and reading screener for your students? The CUBED-3 is a research-based screening tool that helps school-based SLPs, educators, and intervention teams identify students at risk for language and literacy difficulties. Learn how this free assessment measures vocabulary, listening comprehension, narrative language, and reading comprehension skills while supporting MTSS decision-making and early intervention planning.

Sound walls have taken classrooms and therapy rooms by storm—and for good reason. They support phoneme-grapheme connections, promote...

Did you know that most Deaf and hard-of-hearing children are born to hearing parents? Most of these families report never having any...

Learning the past tense of regular verbs is an essential part of mastering the English language. While many verbs follow the same rule of...

Everyone loves a free tool to add to their clinical toolbox! The Test of Early Grammatical Impairment (TEGI) does just that. This screener probes multiple language structures, but is backed by research. The TEGI is intended to be administered individually to identify grammatical deficits. It is ideal for ages 3 to 8, who use Standard American English (SAE). The screener has five grammatical probes. Phonological Probe Third Person Singular Probe Past Tense Probe Be/Do Probe Gr

This is a question I get asked a lot! What assessments do I give to a Deaf or hard-of-hearing child? What should my assessment focus on? With our field being so vast, it is hard to feel confident in how to assess and treat all areas. My goal is to help guide you in assessment and treatment when working with DHH kids who use spoken language. Where should you start? First, you want to have a recent audiogram in hand prior to the assessment. This will allow you to know which sou

Therapy is an investment of your time, money, and emotions. I spoke with a parent group about how finding the right service provider or...

One of my favorite things to do is taking everyday household items and turning them into objects for play. This helps children develop...

Teletherapy is here to stay! Teletherapy entered our worlds in 2020 out of necessity, but many therapists and families have found this...