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Boosting Your Child’s Speech: Understanding Intelligibility Strategies

Megan Castleman

Intelligibility is how well a child is understood when speaking. Using strategies like slowing speech, over-articulating, and pausing can boost clarity and confidence.

Make it Fun: How to “Gamify” Speech Sound Home Practice

Make speech sound practice fun by turning it into a game! Use toys, obstacle courses, snack time, or catch to build skills playfully. Keep it short, silly, and positive!

When Should My Child Start Talking? A Guide to Early Language Milestones

Kristen Connelly

Most children say first words by 12 months and combine words by 18–24 months. If speech is delayed, a speech-language pathologist can offer helpful support.

What is Expressive Language?

Kristen Connelly

Expressive language helps children share thoughts and feelings. Struggles with vocabulary or sentence structure may signal the need for speech therapy support.

Understanding the Sensory System

Ashley Rose Carter

The sensory system helps us process sights, sounds, touch, movement, and more. Supporting it boosts kids’ regulation, coordination, learning, and social skills.

Sensory Bin Magic: A Fun Activity to Spark Creativity and Learning at Home

Ashley Rose Carter

Sensory bins are fun, hands-on tools that support sensory and fine motor development. Use items like rice, toys, and scoops to spark exploration and creativity.

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