by Brooke Andrews | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
A farm is a wonderful toy for building language and it’s one of my favorites to use in speech therapy. Here are some ways you can use a farm to work on talking with your toddler at home: Imitation: Imitation is the first step on the road to using words....
by Brooke Andrews | Oct 23, 2022 | Late Talkers
Do boys really talk later than girls? Yes… but only by a little bit Girls tend to reach all of their language milestones first, including the number of words they produce, the number of words they understand, the number of words they...
by Brooke Andrews | Oct 17, 2022 | early childhood, Language Development, Late Talkers, preschool, social skills
Although biting and hitting are common concerns. Children with speech delays are even more likely to exhibit “behaviors” like biting and hitting because they just don’t have the words to communicate. All behavior is communication. It’s helpful to view behavior...
by Brooke Andrews | Oct 7, 2022 | literacy
It’s that time of year! Time for pumpkin patches, cooler weather, and new books! Books are such a great way to learn about new things and experiences. Books can also reinforce what your little one is learning about out in the world. For example, if you are...
by Brooke Andrews | Sep 30, 2022 | mom hacks
There’s no denying that traveling with a toddler can be tough! Here are a few ideas that might keep your little one entertained while traveling to your next destination! Painter’s Tape: Make a track, shapes, letters, etc. I love all the colors in...