Parent Resources

Hi OWL Families, In light of several recent events in the news, many parents and caregivers may be considering how to address such heavy topics with their children. Unfortunately, it often feels nearly impossible to shield our kids from hearing about these scary events— whether it’s through TV, social media, conversations at school, or adult conversations that may overhear at…

Ho-ho-ho! Santa is packing up his bag with a few of my favorite toys to promote language development. Read on for some ideas and to find out how I use my favorite toys in therapy:   Sprogs Felt Boards: Great for story telling and problem solving. The many felt pieces can be hard to manage for a small child, so…

There are simple ways to encourage your toddler’s language development. Play Pretend Pretend play is closely linked to language development because it promotes symbolism. Encourage simple schemas at a young age (e.g. answering a phone) and more complex schemas as they get older (e.g. cooking, eating, and cleaning up after a meal). Sing Songs Children’s songs are simple and repetitive,…

I’ve compiled some speech and language milestones. Remember, milestones are a huge generalization, and not a “rule.” This is not meant to be a diagnostic tool, rather a way to generally gauge where your child is in their language development and see where your child is going next. Only a speech and language pathologist can help you determine if your child needs…

Some children are eligible for speech and language services through the public school system. It is important to understand the differences between school-based and private services. What are the major differences between school-based and private therapy? Private Model School-Based Model Eligibility Delays and disorders are treated. A formal or informal assessment is used to determine the presence of a disorder or…

When choosing a speech language pathologist, it is important to find a good match for your child. Asking the right questions can help you determine if the clinician is the right fit for you. Are you an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist? ASHA stands for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A SLP who is ASHA certified will have the credentials “CCC-SLP”…