by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | Children, School-Age
When I was in elementary school, there were about five students in my class that would always raise their hands to ask and answer questions. They always participated in class discussions and actually seemed to enjoy talking aloud. The rest of the class slouched in...
by admin | Sep 23, 2011 | Children, School-Age
With the start of a new school year already upon us, here are some activity ideas to help you and your kids as they get back into the grind. By incorporating activities for listening, language expression, reading and writing into your daily routine, and creating a...
by admin | Aug 17, 2011 | Children, School-Age
Parents often ask why, we, as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with their school-aged kids on reading and math. It is sometimes difficult to see what our role is in these subjects. We are not tutors, we are not teachers, we are language specialists. What this...
by admin | Jul 7, 2011 | Children, School-Age
Social communication is the way that we relate, understand someone else’s perspective, make connections and develop meaningful relationships. Being able to communicate effectively is vital to being a part of the world around us and feeling included. For many children...
