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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


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 29, 20212 min read


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


Imitation: The Foundational Skill
You’ve heard many Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) talk about imitation. But what is it exactly? And why is it important? Imitation is...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Modifying Questions to Encourage Opportunities for Communication
Questions are a natural part of communication and are imperative for gaining information from others. However, asking a child who is...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Learning Through PLAY
If your young child is receiving speech therapy, you may be wondering why each session consists of so much playtime. Well, that’s because...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Growing up Bilingual
Is it confusing for my child if we teach them two languages? This is a common question with bilingual households. If my child is delayed...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 3, 20202 min read


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


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


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


Childhood Stuttering
We have probably all experienced times where we stutter over words or repeat a word within a sentence. But when your child starts...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 16, 20192 min read


Identify the Signs: Prevalence & Cost of Communication Disorders in the US
Happy MAY and Better Hearing and Speech Month #BHSM. This month, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (www.asha.org) launches...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 2, 20191 min read


Easter Egg Hunt to Expand Speech & Language Skills
I love this time of year! The sun is starting to shine, days are getting longer and I get to pull out the Easter eggs in speech therapy....

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 17, 20191 min read


Articulation & Speech Sound Development
As a parent, the first few years of your child's life is filled with constant change. Just when you feel like you get in a routine, they...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 26, 20192 min read


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


Happy New Year & Welcome
I hope you have had a wonderful Holiday season and new year. I am very excited to begin this journey of Little Peas Speech Therapy and...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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