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Speech & Language development
Learn about typical speech and language development. Typical milestones explained.


Tips for an Inclusive Halloween: Supporting Your Child's Needs While Trick-or-Treating
Tips for including children with sensory and communication needs in Trick or Treating this Halloween.
Alice Jeske, MS, CCC-SLP
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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The Impact of Self-Confidence on Progress in Speech Therapy
When a child is learning a new skill, caregivers, teachers and other professionals often consider what will be most impactful to help...
Sam Skaaland MS CCC-SLP
May 6, 20242 min read
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Repetition and Language Development
Repetition may seem like a mundane aspect of daily life, but when it comes to children's development, its significance cannot be...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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Modeling Alternatives to the Word “No”
The word 'no' is an automatic response in many situations, but when talking with children, it can often be a daily placeholder word that...
Amy Selven M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Play with Toy figures such as Fisher Price Little People, Dolls, or Animals
Little toy figures are a staple in our therapy rooms because they are so versatile for a variety of language targets. Here are just a...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Fall is Finally Here!
There are lots of fun ways to work on speech and language skills at home while making it fun and engaging for your child. Here are a few...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Analytic Language Processor or Gestalt Language Processor?
Let’s talk about different ways to process language! Did you know there are two ways a child can develop language? Both processes...
Meredith Lamb M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Generalization of skills
We have seen and heard it many times: my child produces the best snake sound in the therapy room but the moment they step out that door,...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Summer Progress
Are you taking a break from speech therapy over the summer? Here’s how help your child maintain their skills: 1. Practice what you know!...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 31, 20232 min read
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The Importance of Gestures
Gestures outwardly reflect a child’s thoughts, feelings and cognitive understanding, as well as supplement their verbal language....

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Using Common Toys to Support Language Development
Play is how your child learns best. Here are some helpful tips on how to use common toys to help promote and support language growth...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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Language Modeling at the Store
Have you ever wondered how you can support your child's language development while at the grocery store? Here are some fun and easy tips:...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Speech or Language?
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) often use the terms speech and language hand in hand, but they actually have very different meanings!...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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Everyone's Talking about Joint Attention!
In the world of speech language pathology, we talk a lot about joint attention. We talk about the importance of establishing joint...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?
Have you ever encountered a child and were not able to understand them? There are many reasons why it might be difficult for a child to...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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Reducing Communicative Pressures in the Home
Whether your child is experiencing stuttering, a language delay or is simply shy, reducing communicative pressure in the home is an...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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The Mysteries of AAC
AAC and What is it: When thinking of communication, the first thing many will think of is “talking” or spoken words. Think of the last...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 1, 20213 min read
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Why Does my Child’s SLP Keep Giving ME Homework?
If you have a child that attends speech therapy then you have likely noticed that at the end of each session YOU get homework for the...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Bath time Activities for Language Development
Learn ways to encourage language development within your everyday Bath time routine!

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 24, 20203 min read
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Improving Language Development at Home
As a parent or caregiver, you are the most important person involved in the development of your child’s speech and language skills! After...

Courtney Floersch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 11, 20203 min read
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