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 | Apr 27, 2019 | Language Development, preschool
You may not be surprised to learn that there is a link between talking to your toddler and later language and vocabulary development. However, did you know there is a link between early parent language and later spatial and math abilities? In a study by...
by Brooke Andrews | Apr 25, 2019 | Language Development, preschool
Just listening to child provides a Speech Pathologist with a lot of valuable information regarding their developing speech and language skills. When obtaining a language sample, one of the things we listen for is which morphemes a child is using. What is...
by Brooke Andrews | Aug 21, 2018 | preschool, Uncategorized
Whether it’s your preschooler’s first time in a school setting or they are moving into a new class, transitions can be hard! When a child has a speech and/or language delay, it can make the situation even more difficult. Not being able to communicate is...
by Brooke Andrews | Jul 29, 2018 | Language Development, preschool
Preschool Speech Therapy As a Pediatric Speech Pathologist who sees children in their homes and preschools, I see the many benefits of seeing children in their natural environment. While working with children in their classrooms has its challenges, it provides...
by Brooke Andrews | Nov 27, 2017 | Archive: Language and Play, preschool, social skills
In our practice we offer a variety of play groups to help early learners develop executive functioning skills, social skills,and language. To promote these skills, we utilize the PRoPELS framework (Bodrova & Leong, 2007). Play supports development Research...