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My Chat w/Mitja Mavsar, Co-Founder of Speech Blubs

Speech Blubs caught my attention, and my young son’s because instead of abstract graphics or images the program featured real children modeling speech. I thought…

Amy Nielsen

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Finding My Brother’s Voice: Why I Became a Speech Pathologist

The reason why I became a speech-language pathologist is something that I share with anyone who asks me. Ever since I can remember, my brother and…

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SLP WEBINAR: El Paso SLPs Meet Rachel Madel, M.A., CCC-SLP

With the current restrictions, how do these kids get the services they need? They can’t meet in person with their speech therapist. They can’t go…

Robert McKenzie

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How to Teach Children about Diversity

As the title says, this blog is about teaching children about diversity and all of the issues involved. This is good reading for parents and…

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How Down Syndrome Affects Children's Speech Development?

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Can Children on the Autism Spectrum have Apraxia of Speech?

So first things first, your child can be diagnosed with Autism AND have apraxia of speech at the same time. Can both disorders happen independently…

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Mom Guilt: Am I to Blame for My Child's Speech Delay?

The normal questions I get after parents hear their child has a speech delay are like, “what could I have done differently,” “am I to…

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Preschoolers with Older Siblings Develop Speech Slower. Why?

Studies on siblings and language development show that children from large families develop communication skills more slowly because of less attention from parents. However, more…

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6 March Indoor Activities for Kids to Boost Language

March brings leprechauns, shamrocks, and baseball. If you’re looking for some cute indoor activities for kids to do at home to work on speech and…

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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How Common Is Speech Delay in Toddlers?

Their language abilities may be developing at a slower rate than most children’s. They may have trouble expressing themselves or understanding others. Their delay may…

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How to Teach Story Elements to Kids

Before children can utilize the key elements of a story, they need to be able to identify the sections confidently. So, what are the components…

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Einstein Syndrome: How to Recognize It, and What to Do

What is Einstein Syndrome? Einstein syndrome is the state in which a child exhibits a speech delay, but also demonstrates outstanding analytical skills and memory…

Anne-Elisabeth Germain

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Great Ways to Break the Cycle of Homeschool Boredom

Field Trips A great way to shake up the day of homeschooled children is to take regular field trips. These should be planned, given a…

Stephanie Haywood

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Pacifiers: The Pros and Cons

In This Article What is a Pacifier? What are the Pros of Using a Pacifier? What are the Cons of Using a Pacifier? Pacifiers and…

Anne-Elisabeth Germain

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Down Syndrome Education - Tips from a Teacher

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that “chromosomes determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy and how the baby’s body functions as it…

Megan Casilla-Mwaura