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Best resources for speech therapy at home! We cover parenting tips & speech and language development to bring you all you need to know to keep your child thriving.

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Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food

While a picky eater may not like broccoli, children with autism develop food aversions that go beyond picky eating. Scientific studies have found children within…

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Articulation Therapy: The Wondrous “W” Sound

To make a /w/ sound, form a tight circle with puckered lips brought out and away from your face. With your lips in this position,…

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Articulation Therapy: The “H” Sound

In fact, those who do generally have hearing impairment or velo-pharyngeal incompetence (caused by a cleft palate). If your child does have difficulty with this…

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How to Teach the Alphabet to Preschoolers

Many parents aren’t sure how to teach children the alphabet. When teaching the alphabet, it’s always good to start with “name letters.” This means if…

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Separation Anxiety - What To Do?!

Ahh, yes . . . separation anxiety. Although it’s normal and something every child (and parent) goes through, it doesn’t make it any easier to…

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A Comparison of Articulation and Phonological Processing

Often, when we talk about typical development in speech, the conversation is influenced by articulation and phonological awareness. So, it’s important to realize that there…

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All about Stimming in Kids with Autism

Stimming is one diagnostic criterion for a child undergoing testing to see if they have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Stimming isn’t necessarily a bad thing…

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Articulation Therapy: The Mighty M Sound

“Ma, ma, ma, ma” is one of the first sound/syllable combinations that occur with kids because it’s made by bringing the lips together – one…

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How to Foster an Early Love of Reading

If you start a routine of reading to your child, you provide health and development benefits that last a lifetime!  To help create a love…

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What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

The picture exchange communication system, known as PECS allows a person to still communicate without the use of words.  Essentially, it gives a “voice” to…

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My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

- By Nola and Kory

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Rhymes and Their Benefits for Speech

One of my favorite children’s authors, Dr. Seuss wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn,…

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25 Speech and Language Terms Every Parent Should Know

Whether we are speaking to teachers, health visitors, or speech therapists, there is a lot of new information for any parent to digest and understand. So,…

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25 Language-boosting Toddler Games with a Balloon

First of all, the Speech Bulbs App is one option to consider for toddler language games that is a simple and cost effective place to start. Another…

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Music Supports Children’s Brain Development

Seeing your child sway to the rhythm of music is probably one of the most fulfilling moments of your life. From watching their little hands…

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Should Parents Work on Their Child’s Speech Goals at Home?

In short: Parents should work on speech therapy skills daily with their children. It doesn’t mean you have to sit down as soon as you get home and…

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Will Quitting TV Shows Help My Child Talk?

Research shows conflicting reports on whether or not screen time impacts speech and language, but numbers are leaning towards, yes. However, please note that children…

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