lnmalott5May 28, 20213 minSpeech Therapy: Intentional Practice Matters You know the familiar phrase "Practice makes perfect"? Unfortunately, in the world of speech therapy, that isn't always true. Practice is...
lnmalott5Oct 19, 20203 minSpeech Sound Generalization at HomeHi, 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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPAug 17, 20204 minReshaping our Views of StutteringStop. Think about what you want to say. Take a deep breath and slow down. When speaking with a person who stutters, these phrases are...
Lindsey O'NeillJun 14, 20194 minStuttering in Elementary School-Aged Children: Facts and Treatment MethodsOne question I often receive from parents who have a school-aged child who stutters is, Will my child always stutter? The short answer,...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPApr 25, 20195 minExpressive Language Delay in Toddlers: Every Day ActivitiesIf 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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPMar 6, 20193 minWhat is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJan 8, 20193 minLate Talkers: Don't "Wait and See"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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPDec 19, 20184 minPromoting Literacy in Young ChildrenAs your eyes scan the words on this page, your brain is doing amazing things. Unlike speaking, reading is not innate; instead, reading...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPDec 11, 20183 minAn SLP's Holiday Wish ListOver the past few weeks, I have seen several articles discussing the correlation between increased screen time/use of electronic toys and...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPNov 27, 20183 minNavigating the HolidaysIt'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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPOct 23, 20184 minYou Have to Follow to Lead: Engaging Young ChildrenIf 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...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPSep 26, 20182 minSpeech-Language Evaluation: What to ExpectYou did it! After weighing all the various options, you decided to go ahead and schedule a speech-language therapy evaluation for your...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPAug 30, 20183 minTeaching Core Vocabulary in PlayToday I will share a few fun activities I use to target core vocabulary in speech-language therapy. Before jumping in, you may be asking,...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPAug 21, 20182 minSelf-Advocacy in the ClassroomHere in Ohio, it's back to school for many kids this week! Whether you've been dreading this moment or waiting in anxious anticipation...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPAug 14, 20183 minStuttering in Young ChildrenResearchers (Yairi & Ambrose, 2005) have found that 95% of children who stutter, start displaying stuttering-like disfluencies before...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJul 31, 20183 minPreschool Speech Sounds: What's Normal?The preschool years (approximately ages 3-5) are filled with rapid growth and development. Children are learning how to navigate their...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJul 24, 20183 minPreschool Language: Trust Your Gut"My child's speech is fine. Why would he need therapy?" Many children often make it to preschool before a teacher or adult expresses...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJul 17, 20183 minLet's Get Moving: Articulation ActivitiesYou know what fills my cup? Watching my clients have FUN while working on their speech-language therapy goals! I primarily work with...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJul 6, 20182 minMy Child Didn't Qualify for Speech Therapy in School-Now What?"My child doesn't qualify for speech-language therapy services at school, does this mean my child won't be able to receive private...
Lindsey O'Neill MA, CCC-SLPJun 26, 20182 minPromoting Expressive Language at HomeOften when I work with children who have been diagnosed with an expressive-language delay, we (the parents and I) aim to expand...