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Feeling Unprepared? 5 Questions You Have to Ask at IEP Meeting

Feeling Unprepared? 5 Questions You Have to Ask at IEP Meeting

In This Article SLP’s Advice on IEP Meeting 5 Questions To Ask During an IEP Meeting 1. How can I contact you? 2. What can I do at home to support his/her goals? 3. What types of modifications are in....

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
Language Activities to Improve Speech for Babies and Toddlers
Language Activities to Improve Speech for Babies and Toddlers

As language skills are acquired, and vocabulary is increased on a weekly or even daily basis, it will be determined prim...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 8, 2022
IQ Test for Kids -- Why Should You Have Them Tested?
IQ Test for Kids -- Why Should You Have Them Tested?

Cognition is the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through experiences, learning and our senses. C...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 8, 2022
Older Brothers and Language Development
Older Brothers and Language Development

However, several studies have shown the opposite might be true. A child with an older sibling acquires language more slo...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
We are Parents during a Pandemic - HELP!!!
We are Parents during a Pandemic - HELP!!!

I naively thought that this would only last two weeks and that people actually washed their hands . 🤯 None of this coul...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 4, 2022
11 Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Children
11 Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Children

In This Article Fun Games to Play with Kids 1. Balloon Tennis 2. Hide and Seek in the Dark 3. The Classic Game of the Fl...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 1, 2022
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) may also start showing signs of reading and academic problems o...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food
Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food

While a picky eater may not like broccoli, children with autism develop food aversions that go beyond picky eating.

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 15, 2022
A Comparison of Articulation and Phonological Processing
A Comparison of Articulation and Phonological Processing

Often, when we talk about typical development in speech, the conversation is influenced by articulation and phonological...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
How is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?
How is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?

In This Article Autism and Speech Blubs Step 1: Screening Step 2: Developmental Pediatrician Step 3: A Full Comprehensiv...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 7, 2022
T and D Sounds Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents
T and D Sounds Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents

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Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
Hospitals and Stores are Sold Out of Masks: Speech Blubs Wants to Help!
Hospitals and Stores are Sold Out of Masks: Speech Blubs Wants to Help!

In This Article First, What You Need to Know about DIY masks More Easy to Do DIY Videos Videos If You Have a 3D Printer ...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 6, 2022
How to Get Toddlers to Listen and Cooperate
How to Get Toddlers to Listen and Cooperate

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t totally picture my life being a 24-hour-a-day giver-of-snacks or a meltdown soother...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 5, 2022
Developmental Language Disorder — Causes, Signs, and Treatment
Developmental Language Disorder — Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Understanding and utilizing language is not easy for everyone; especially those individuals who have been diagnosed with...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 26, 2022
What to Expect at an Occupational Therapy Evaluation
What to Expect at an Occupational Therapy Evaluation

An occupational therapy evaluation determines whether a child would benefit from therapy and to create a custom therapy ...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 17, 2022
Bilingual Therapy and How Speech Blubs Can Help
Bilingual Therapy and How Speech Blubs Can Help

In This Article A Personal Story: Meet Nkukuleko Why My Story is Relevant to Speech Blubs Here’s How You Can Help Your B...

Natalie BarnesNatalie BarnesJan 15, 2022
The 1st Year of Life: Mental and Physical Development
The 1st Year of Life: Mental and Physical Development

This is why children go through fussy periods, or “leaps,” in their first year and a half of life. For more information ...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
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