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How to Support Summarizing Skills: 4 Simple Strategies

May 2, 2025
Erin Ford
Summarizing can be tough for kids with language disorders, but strategies like using story frameworks, visuals, modeling, and big-idea highlighting can help.

What Is a Plan of Care in Speech-Language Pathology?

May 2, 2025
Erin Ford
A Plan of Care in speech-language pathology outlines evaluation results, therapy goals, session frequency, and ensures communication between parents and providers.

What Does Speech Therapy Look Like for a Bilingual Child? A 50/50 Approach with English and Spanish

May 2, 2025
McKenzie Abudakar
Bilingual therapy supports both English and Spanish equally, using one language to strengthen the other. It builds skills, honors culture, and empowers families.

Understanding Gestalt Language Processing vs. Natural Language Acquisition: A Guide for Parents

May 2, 2025
Kristen Connelly
Some kids learn language in chunks (Gestalt Processing), while others build it word by word (Natural Language Acquisition). Knowing the difference helps guide support.

Understanding Bilingual Language Assessments in Speech-Language Pathology: Why They Matter

May 2, 2025
McKenzie Abudakar
Bilingual assessments help SLPs avoid misdiagnosis by evaluating communication skills in all languages spoken, ensuring accurate and culturally fair care.

What Is a Tongue Tie?

April 18, 2025
Ashley Rose Carter
A tongue tie is a condition that restricts tongue movement, affecting feeding, speech, swallowing, and sleep. Early evaluation and treatment can help.
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