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Tips for Home
Practical tips from a specialized Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Learn how to boost your child's speech and language skills at home!
Supporting "Late Talkers"
Caregiver Strategies to Help Support “Late Talkers” This blog post will share strategies to try with early language learners and provide...
Amelia Aaron, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 13 min read
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Tips for an Inclusive Halloween: Supporting Your Child's Needs While Trick-or-Treating
Tips for including children with sensory and communication needs in Trick or Treating this Halloween.
Alice Jeske, MS, CCC-SLP
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Modeling Alternatives to the Word “No”
The word 'no' is an automatic response in many situations, but when talking with children, it can often be a daily placeholder word that...
Amy Selven M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Play with Toy figures such as Fisher Price Little People, Dolls, or Animals
Little toy figures are a staple in our therapy rooms because they are so versatile for a variety of language targets. Here are just a...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Fall is Finally Here!
There are lots of fun ways to work on speech and language skills at home while making it fun and engaging for your child. Here are a few...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Trick-or-Treating, Fun or Overwhelming?
Trick-or-treating can be a very fun event that kids look forward to but it can also be confusing and overwhelming for some. 364 days a...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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Generalization of skills
We have seen and heard it many times: my child produces the best snake sound in the therapy room but the moment they step out that door,...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Summer Progress
Are you taking a break from speech therapy over the summer? Here’s how help your child maintain their skills: 1. Practice what you know!...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 31, 20232 min read
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Using Common Toys to Support Language Development
Play is how your child learns best. Here are some helpful tips on how to use common toys to help promote and support language growth...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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Ideas for Successful Home Practice
My piano instructor said “practice makes perfect.” This statement still resonates with me today, many years later. The same is true...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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Everyone's Talking about Joint Attention!
In the world of speech language pathology, we talk a lot about joint attention. We talk about the importance of establishing joint...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?
Have you ever encountered a child and were not able to understand them? There are many reasons why it might be difficult for a child to...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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Reducing Communicative Pressures in the Home
Whether your child is experiencing stuttering, a language delay or is simply shy, reducing communicative pressure in the home is an...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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The Mysteries of AAC
AAC and What is it: When thinking of communication, the first thing many will think of is “talking” or spoken words. Think of the last...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 1, 20213 min read
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Why Does my Child’s SLP Keep Giving ME Homework?
If you have a child that attends speech therapy then you have likely noticed that at the end of each session YOU get homework for the...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Bath time Activities for Language Development
Learn ways to encourage language development within your everyday Bath time routine!
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 24, 20203 min read
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Improving Language Development at Home
As a parent or caregiver, you are the most important person involved in the development of your child’s speech and language skills! After...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 11, 20203 min read
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The #1 Toy to Boost Language Development
As a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, I get asked a lot by friends, family, and patient’s parents, “what toys are the best for...
Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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