Teletherapy allows speech and language therapy services to be provided remotely through a secure video connection. It gives individuals and families an opportunity to participate in therapy from home or another appropriate location while meeting with a speech-language pathologist in real time. Child In Teletherapy Session With Speech Therapist During a teletherapy session, the therapist may use conversation, visual materials, interactive activities, demonstrations, and guided

Three-year-old Caitlin is building a big tower with blocks. She wants to make it as tall as her sister’s was yesterday, but every time she tries, it tumbles down. She stares at the blocks, sighs, and grunts in protest. Her dad hears this and asks, “Do you need more blocks?” Caitlin shakes her head. She knows she doesn’t need more blocks. She just needs help keeping them from toppling, but she doesn’t know how to explain that, so her dad hands her more blocks anyway. Caitlin p

Communication is the process of exchanging information and ideas, and can come in many “shapes and sizes” that we may not think of. Speech language pathologists utilize all types of communication throughout speech therapy to give children a means to communicate. We can communicate through speaking, of course, but also through gestures (pointing to what we need, waving hi/bye), body language, writing, sign language, and through Augmentative and Alternative Communication device

Daily routines are the perfect opportunities to target speech and fine motor skills. We can even practice these things while we are going for a walk! Fine Motor Have you child imitate different kinds of animals and the way they walk. This can help: Improve body and hand strength Allow for weight bearing Improve bilateral coordination Improve following directions and motor planning Improve spatial awareness Language Practice animals’ names and sounds they make while walking li

Did you know there is a difference between speech and language? As speech-language pathologists we define them two different ways. It is important for you to know the difference, in order to understand your child’s diagnosis and plan treatment! So, what is Speech? Speech is how we say sounds and words. Speech includes articulation (how we make speech sounds using mouth, lips and tongue), voice (how we use our vocal cords and breathing to make sound) and fluency (the rhythm of