You know the familiar phrase "Practice makes perfect"? Unfortunately, in the world of speech therapy, that isn't always true. Practice is...

Hi, all. I'm so glad you're here. It has been a while since my last post, because, well...2020. Ok, so maybe your child has been in...

Stop. Think about what you want to say. Take a deep breath and slow down. When speaking with a person who stutters, these phrases are...

One question I often receive from parents who have a school-aged child who stutters is, Will my child always stutter? The short answer,...

If you're not a "Pinterest perfect" parent, this post is for you. It would be great to have hours to devote to crafting and creating...

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) has become a bit of a buzzword within the last several years and if we're being honest, it sounds a...

Have you ever had the sense that your toddler may be behind in terms of their speech-language development? Maybe you have an uncle who...

As your eyes scan the words on this page, your brain is doing amazing things. Unlike speaking, reading is not innate; instead, reading...

Over the past few weeks, I have seen several articles discussing the correlation between increased screen time/use of electronic toys and...

It's the most wonderful time of the year-for some of us. For others, the holidays can be a stressful time. Many families travel or have...

If you have a young child who struggles to share joint attention, take turns, or engage with others, this post is for you! If you want to...

You did it! After weighing all the various options, you decided to go ahead and schedule a speech-language therapy evaluation for your...

Today I will share a few fun activities I use to target core vocabulary in speech-language therapy. Before jumping in, you may be asking,...

Here in Ohio, it's back to school for many kids this week! Whether you've been dreading this moment or waiting in anxious anticipation...

Researchers (Yairi & Ambrose, 2005) have found that 95% of children who stutter, start displaying stuttering-like disfluencies before...

The preschool years (approximately ages 3-5) are filled with rapid growth and development. Children are learning how to navigate their...

"My child's speech is fine. Why would he need therapy?" Many children often make it to preschool before a teacher or adult expresses...

You know what fills my cup? Watching my clients have FUN while working on their speech-language therapy goals! I primarily work with...

"My child doesn't qualify for speech-language therapy services at school, does this mean my child won't be able to receive private...

Often when I work with children who have been diagnosed with an expressive-language delay, we (the parents and I) aim to expand...