Hello my name is Adrienne and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I am the Clinical Director of SpeechBuilders, LLC and author of the book “30 Days to Get Your Toddler Talking.” Why am I telling [...]
There are many things to consider when you are looking for a preschool/VPK programfor your child. This can be especially difficult when your child has communicationdifficulties or deficits. Many parents feel in our clinic that [...]
If you didn’t know it-my first job after college I was a teacher. I clearly remember those last weeks before summer break I would make all of these lofty plans of all the things I [...]
It’s been a while since we have talked about insurance on our blog. I have always had a love/hate relationship with insurance even before I opened my practice. I always had insurance but never quite understood all [...]
Is it me or did January and February whizz by?! For many of us Spring Break is quickly approaching. If your year has gone anything like mine has then you are probably ready to slow [...]
Is your child speaking very few words? Are they still struggling to combine two words at the age of two? If your child needs an extra boost toward speaking, reading a book may be one [...]
Does your child have difficulty looking when you call their name or when you point to show them something? Does it seem like they are in their own world? This may be a sign that [...]
Does your child seem to ignore you the first time you call their name? Do you find yourself calling them over and over again, but they don’t seem to hear you? If your child is [...]
Does your child look at you when you call his or her name? Does your child give you eye contact when the conversation is directed at him or her? Eye contact is a foundational skill [...]
If your child is using gestures but not using words yet, don’t be afraid! Gestures, like waving, clapping, pointing, and head nods are great examples of communication and do NOT prevent your child from learning [...]
