Practicing the “th” Sound at Home
The “th” sound should be mastered around 6-7 years of age. Interestingly, because the sound is very visual, many children are stimulable for accurate production well before then. If your child is stimulable and motivated, here are a few things you can do to practice at home!
Articulator Placement
First of all, the […]
One of my favorite tools in the speech therapist arsenal is a social story. “What is a social story?” you may ask, and “Why are they so helpful?” I am here to answer those questions!
A social story is simply a story or book that is created to support a child (or group of children). Typically, […]
A puzzle is another classic toy with endless speech and language opportunities. There are so many puzzle options out there, but a few of my favorites are this one and this one (I have a love for all things Melissa and Doug – I have yet to find one of their toys that is not […]
Parents often ask me what they can do to model language skills and encourage language growth in their young children outside of speech therapy. There are so many great answers to this question! I find it’s best to start with a practical activity/toy that is readily accessible and easy to play with just about anywhere. […]
