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.
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Communication boards are essential tools in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) used to support individuals with speech and language differences. For those unfamiliar with AAC, creating sentences using core words on a communication board might seem daunting.
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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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Playground communication boards have emerged as a powerful solution to bridge the gap and facilitate meaningful relationships, especially for individuals with communication challenges.
Continue readingCelebrate the authentic heroes of speech therapy carry-over – siblings. Celebrate their role; encourage and empower siblings to be active participants in their brother or sister’s speech therapy journey.
Continue readingPlaygrounds are loved by young and old. Playground communication boards play an important role in creating a sense of inclusivity, support and community in city playgrounds.
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Lakeshore is growing!
Ellery Martinko is now the proud Mama of handsomely adorable baby boy! The newest member of the Lakeshore family is keeping Mommy Ellery busy, however, he is allowing her to return to Lakeshore to see clients. We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ellery and her family! Congratulations!
Mary Clare Carson has returned to Lakeshore for the Summer months. Mary Clare took some ‘time off’ from Lakeshore but is back! We are excited to have her back for the Summer! Her friendly smile shines as bright as the July sun! Welcome back, Mary Clare!
Neysa McKenney is new to Lakeshore Speech, however is NOT new to serving children. Neysa joins the Lakeshore Team with over 35 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist. We are delighted to have Neysa working with us and our Lakeshore Families. Please help us welcome Neysa to Lakeshore!
You can read more about these wonderful women and all the therapists at Lakeshore by following this link: About Lakeshore Speech.
Yours in Speech,
Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy are the carrots and peas of the therapy world. OK – Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy might be more like the carrots and peas, however OT and Speech are a close second.
OT provides therapeutic intervention for a plethora of needs children with speech-language deficits may encounter. From sensory to visual motor to social needs to strength to feeding to many many more, our fellow therapists work to make the lives of their clients as independent and fulfilling as possible. Speech therapists appreciate and NEED the input of Occupational therapists to develop therapeutic intervention that address the WHOLE child.
We at Lakeshore Speech would like to give a standing ovation to Occupational Therapists! If you would like more information on Occupational therapy, please feel free to inquire of your Speech Therapist as well as The Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Yours in Speech,
Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Summer? Here in NorthEast Ohio, snow is still flying …. the idea of Summer doesn’t seem like it will every be a reality! Alas, we all know those Spring showers will bring those May flowers and Summer is but a few days away! And so the age old question – to schedule the summer away or not? Everyone has on opinion on this topic. Sign the kids up for camp after camp after camp so they don’t miss a thing. Don’t sign the kids up for anything and let the lazy days of Summer lead the adventure. And with every opinion, there is child, parent, family that stands in the shadows waiting for the final answer.
So what is the right answer? That is an answer only YOU as your child’s caregiver can answer. What is needed in the Summer months for one child may not be needed for another. As a caregiver, you need to sit yourself down and really think about a few questions. Answer them honestly and then act upon them and don’t look back.
Do they NEED the structure of a camp? Do they NEED a flexibility schedule? Do they NEED intensive therapeutic intervention or time with peers? Do they NEED a summer off? What your child NEEDS vs what you WANT can really make a huge difference in the effectiveness of the Summer programming.
Look at that calendar – Summer FLIES by waaay to fast. When do you plan on going on vacation? When are you going to visit Grandma and Grandpa? When is Grandma and Grandpa coming to visit? Signing up for any program or intervention and then canceling is non-productive for you as well as the therapist/program on the other end. Sign-up for days/times that you are pretty sure you will be FREE. Does this mean no Monday or Friday programming for you? Does this mean nothing before 11am? The flexibility of your child’s schedule is paramount in planning for Summer programming.
We all know price is a big factor in any and all Summer programming. How much is the ultimate limit? Would your money be better spent on one Summer program or spread out among a few? What funding opportunities exist for your child? Is a Summer program ‘gift worthy’ – meaning is it worth the time to suggest a family member(s) give the Summer program to your child as an early birthday or holiday gift? Staying in your budget is just as important during the Summer as it is any time of the year.
Summer programming is up to you and your child. You hold the answer that is right for your child and your situation. We know you’ll make the right decision!
Yours in Speech,
Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
