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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Early Intervention vs. School Speech Therapy

Children grow and develop at their own rate. Some develop motor skills faster and others seem to develop speech faster. I can tell you from…

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How to Nurture Play Skills in Children with Autism

When your child receives a diagnosis, it’s important to learn how to play with an autistic child. Ask a play therapist how to make playtime…

Robert McKenzie

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Better Hearing and Speech Month

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) tries to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role that speech pathologists (SLPs) play in providing…