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New School Year: A Guide for a Smooth Start

Preparing for a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming. With a bit of planning and some practical tips, we can make this transition smoother and more enjoyable for both you and your child.

How to Communicate When Your Conversation Partner Uses a Communication Board

Therapist modeling how to use a playground communication board to student.

Effective communication is essential for connecting with others, sharing ideas, and building relationships. For individuals using speech-generated devices (SGDs) or communication boards, interaction can be a bit different.

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Revealing The Impact Of Communication Boards In Lowell, MA

July marks Parks and Recreation Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant public spaces. We turn our focus on Lowell, Massachusetts, where an innovative approach to inclusivity has made a significant positive impact on the community.

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How To Create Genuine Connections:Powerful Impact of Communication Boards

young man with cochlear implant pointing to a message on a playground communication board.

Playground communication boards have emerged as a powerful solution to bridge the gap and facilitate meaningful relationships, especially for individuals with communication challenges.

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How To Practice Speech Therapy Skills : 10 Easy Springtime Activities

Spring is the perfect time to engage in fun and interactive activities that promote speech and language development with your child.

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Daylight Saving Time: How to Helping Children Adjust

Tips to help children adjust to the time change.

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Speech Therapy: How To Get Caregivers And Grandparents Involved

Grandparents working with child on an activity

Speech therapy is not just about what happens in the therapy room—it’s also about practicing skills at home. Involving caregivers and grandparents in home carryover can greatly increase a child’s progress.

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How to Make Play an Important Part of the Day

Play is important at all stages of child development. Play is the ‘work’ of childhood.

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Following Your Schedule: How to get Back on Track

Holidays can be a time when the normal routine is disrupted. It’s time to get back on track and follow your daily routine.

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Talking and Growing: New Year’s Resolutions for Speech Therapy!

A brand new year is days away, and that means we get a chance to make some new resolutions! This year, let’s think about making some special resolutions for speech therapy.

Practice Every Day:

One resolution could be to practice your speech exercises every day. Turn practice into playing a game. The more you practice, the better you will become!

Use My Special Words:

Use the special words your speech therapist teaches you as much as possible. These words help you talk smoothly, and they make you feel super proud!

Speak Slowly and Clearly:

Work on speaking slowly and clearly. This way, everyone can understand you when you talk.

Tell More Stories:

Make a resolution to tell more stories or help your child tell more stories. Share your adventures, dreams, and funny moments. It’s a fun way to practice talking.

Ask Questions:

Ask more questions and join in conversations. Questions help you learn new things, and it’s a cool way to make friends!

Read Out Loud:

Reading out loud is like a speech party! Pick your favorite books and read them to friends, family, or even to a pet. It’s great practice!

Be Patient and Positive:

Sometimes, it might feel tricky, but you might want to promise to be patient. Stay positive and celebrate even the small wins. Every step is a step forward!

Thank Your Speech Helpers:

We help each other, and this year, thank your speech buddies. We’re in this together!

Try New Sounds:

Be adventurous and try new speech sounds. It’s like a fun challenge to make your speech even more awesome!

Celebrate Progress:

At the end of each month, celebrate the progress you’ve made. Maybe treat yourself to something special. Yay for progress!

So there you go, friends! These speech therapy resolutions are yours for the taking. Let’s make it an amazing year of talking, growing, and reaching new speech goals together. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

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Tag: receptive language

**Practice Every Day:**

**Use My Special Words:**

**Speak Slowly and Clearly:**

**Tell More Stories:**

**Ask Questions:**

**Read Out Loud:**

**Be Patient and Positive:**

**Thank Your Speech Helpers:**

**Try New Sounds:**

**Celebrate Progress:**

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