Our philosophy here at Kid’s Creek Therapy is that parents and patients will find compassion, direction and be treated like family. One way we do that is to provide tips and ideas which are both fun for your child and support his or her therapy goals. Following are ideas for seven DIY speech therapy activities we love that…
The following post was originally posted on Jake’s Journey. We have been given permission to repost it here in its entirety. Wondering how to pick just the right toy for your little one? Allow me to share some of my favorites as well as give you some insight into my thought process regarding choosing therapy…
While doing your holiday shopping, have you ever wondered what toys your speech therapist would recommend? Hmmm…maybe not. But with just a little bit of forethought, Santa and his elves can be sure to deliver toys that are both fun and therapeutic for children with speech delay. First, let’s talk about electronics, particularly tablets. I…
What Is Normal? Speech and Language Milestones from 18 months through 5 years old As a parent of a toddler, I am constantly amazed at the things my son understands and how his speech is developing. I find myself saying, “Wow! I didn’t know he knew that!” This may or may not have ANYTHING to…
Wow! I have to say I was quite impressed with my first experience of CASANA’s 10th Annual National Conference on Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Nashville, TN recently. What a delightful mix of parent- and professional-friendly sessions! All aspects of the conference were timely and organized, and the organizers/presenters exemplified heartfelt service with a desire…