Dyslexia is a diagnosis that affects about 15-20% of our population. There are many misconceptions about what dyslexia is and how it affects children in school. According to the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is defined as “a specific learning disability…
I would like to introduce you to a simple tool that you can use to help improve your child’s speech and language skills: modeling. What is modeling? According to Merriam-Webster, modeling is defined as “an example for imitation or emulation.” When…
With kiddos cooped up in the house, a scavenger hunt is a great way to get outside, or it can even be a fun inside activity. A great way to engage your child and their language abilities is to incorporate…
The author, Mo Willams, either knowingly or unknowingly created a host of books that can teach language skills to young learners. Below are reasons to use these books to make language learning fun and interesting: Conversational skills are demonstrated in…
I really enjoy working with children who stutter, and I interact frequently with concerned parents who have children that stutter. One of the questions I always ask the parent is how they react to their child’s stuttering. With a young…