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What is the Role of SLPs in Literacy Intervention?

Do SLPs and SLPAs have a role in literacy intervention? Yes! Language and literacy skills are closely interconnected. Speech therapists play a direct role in

A Guide to Pre-Verbal Language Development

Did you know there are steps prior to verbal language? Language development doesn’t begin at first words but much, much earlier! If a child is

Teaching How to Formulate and Ask Questions

Asking and answering questions is a critical skill in language development, and are two very different concepts to teach! Teaching a child HOW to formulate

A Guide to the Language Processing Hierarchy

The language processing hierarchy is a general overview of language acquisition skills that can serve as a guide for professionals. Language Processing Disorder (LPD) is

Literacy Strategies for Language Development

Welcome and thanks to my guest blogger, Mary Elizabeth Shaw! Today she is sharing literacy strategies to utilize in speech therapy or at home. Mary

The 5 Components and Development of Language

Treating language is a huge domain of what is treated in speech therapy. But what does “language” in “speech-language pathology” mean? Language is the system

The Best Language App for Preschool Speech Therapy

I love working on preschool language and the app that I find myself continually coming back to time and time again with my students no

25 Books to Target Verbs in Speech Therapy

Books are a great way to work on verbs and actions in your speech therapy sessions, at home, or in your classrooms. Verbs, or action

The Best Games to Target Multiple Goals in Speech Therapy

Great games for speech therapy! Board games and card games are great tools to help expand and facilitate language. They are a relevant and meaningful

Why You Should Be Using Barrier Games in Speech Therapy

Barrier games are a great tool for speech and language intervention! Students love them, and they are a great way to incorporate many expressive skills

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