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Down Syndrome: The First Year

Down Syndrome: The First Year

In This Article Speech Blubs and Down Syndrome Start your free trial today and explore fun activities your little one will adore! Appointments Early Intervention Local Down Syndrome Community #The...

Kelli GreenKelli GreenFeb 4, 2022
Speech & Language Activities for Kids with Down Syndrome
Speech & Language Activities for Kids with Down Syndrome

In This Article Speech Blubs and Down Syndrome Talk, Talk, Talk 1. Talk while Doing Daily Routines 2. Point Out Common S...

Kelli GreenKelli GreenFeb 4, 2022
SLPs are Still Providing Speech Therapy Sessions – Remotely . . . But Not Everywhere.
SLPs are Still Providing Speech Therapy Sessions – Remotely . . . But Not Everywhere.

To say the COVID-19 virus has inconvenienced speech therapists and their patients is a serious understatement. Kids ever...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieJan 26, 2022
Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

In This Article What is Autism? The Signs of ASD 1. Social Communication Joint Attention Social Reciprocity Social Cogni...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 23, 2022
8 Weeks of School Closure: Tips for Learning at Home
8 Weeks of School Closure: Tips for Learning at Home

Kids’ games for learning language can be made up with things that you already have at home. If you want to make a start ...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieJan 17, 2022
5 Novel at-Home Play-based Learning Activities You Should Try
5 Novel at-Home Play-based Learning Activities You Should Try

In This Article Play Dough & Props The Pouring Station Wall-Art Building Words Matching Pairs Final Thoughts

Helene CueHelene CueFeb 4, 2022
Kids' School Readiness: An All-in-One Guide
Kids' School Readiness: An All-in-One Guide

In This Article What Do Schools Look for in Children? Goals of School Readiness Guiding Principles School Readiness Goal...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 3, 2022
Speech Blubs: A User’s Guide
Speech Blubs: A User’s Guide

Welcome to Speech Blubs! So far, you’ve received and checked out the report results about your child, and are ready to b...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieJan 7, 2022
Child Development: When Should My Child Combine Words?
Child Development: When Should My Child Combine Words?

One of the most worried about concerns for parents regarding child development is to know when their child will be able ...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
Tips to Improve Communication with a Child Wearing a Mask
Tips to Improve Communication with a Child Wearing a Mask

In This Article How can Masks Impact Children’s Speech, Language, and Hearing? Hearing Impairments Voice Disorders and C...

Mindy HudonMindy HudonFeb 4, 2022
What Does an Autistic Person Look Like?
What Does an Autistic Person Look Like?

In This Article Autism Doesn’t Have a “Look” Neurotypical Isn’t Our Normal Our Family and Autism Advocacy Starts at the ...

Mandu UsoroMandu UsoroFeb 2, 2022
Creating Milestones for Kids: Turning Goals into Magic
Creating Milestones for Kids: Turning Goals into Magic

The first steps toward achievement are the most difficult. Where to go, how to go, and when to go are just some of the q...

Anne ArmstrongAnne ArmstrongJan 27, 2022
The Advantages of Teaching a Foreign Language to Kids
The Advantages of Teaching a Foreign Language to Kids

In This Article With Speech Blubs App You Can Teach New Words Faster How Does Language Learning Affect the Brain Develop...

Ray BlakneyRay BlakneyJan 25, 2022
I’m Dyslexic and My Preschooler Wants to Read: What Next?
I’m Dyslexic and My Preschooler Wants to Read: What Next?

In This Article What is Dyslexia? Dyslexic Parents should Read as Much as Possible, Too! Don’t Worry, You’re Good Enough...

Dr. April J LisbonDr. April J LisbonJan 15, 2022
How to Teach Children about Diversity
How to Teach Children about Diversity

In This Article Enhance your little one’s speech and language skills with Speech Blubs App 1. Start Early 2. Encourage Y...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 12, 2022
Reading to Kids: The “Million-Word Gap”
Reading to Kids: The “Million-Word Gap”

The benefits of reading to kids are fairly well known, but the importance of reading to them can be understood with the ...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 10, 2022
Articulation Therapy: An All-in-One Guide for Parents
Articulation Therapy: An All-in-One Guide for Parents

Experts consider this a “speech sound disorder” in the motoric production of speech sounds. The American Speech-Language...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 7, 2022
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