by admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Children, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
It is important to remember that when it comes to speech, language, and communication issues, urgency is a key factor. Identifying potential issues as early as possible as your child develops is crucial to obtaining proper and effective treatment. As stated in the...
by Mara Shapiro | Apr 27, 2016 | Children, Language Delay, Pre-school, Toddlers
Are you raising your children to be bilingual? What do we mean? According to the definition, bilingualism refers to ‘individuals or groups of people who acquire communicative skills in more than one language’ (CQ3, 2006:268). In simpler terms, it means...
by Mara Shapiro | Mar 23, 2016 | Children, Home Activities, Pre-school, Reading, School-Age
My favorite book series to read is undoubtedly, the Harry Potter series. Even as an adult I was intrigued by this story of an orphaned school-aged boy who on his 11th birthday learned that he had a gift that set him apart from his peers. Harry soon discovered a world...
by Mara Shapiro | Feb 1, 2016 | Children, Home Activities, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy
I always try to incorporate children’s books into my therapy sessions, no matter the child’s therapy goals. It’s proven that reading is great for overall literacy as well as for improving vocabulary and language skills too. Plus, I find reading a book to be a...
by admin | Dec 18, 2015 | Children, Home Activities, Reading, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
Within their first year, your child will begin to recognize and form their first words, recognize forms in pictures, and develop crucial language skills. Telling stories has been a part of society since the dawn of time, and story time is just as important to the...
by admin | Dec 18, 2015 | Adolescents, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that is marked by issues with executive functions. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, an inability to pay attention, and issues with impulse control. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you...
