by Courtney Caruso | Apr 14, 2020 | Activities, Autism, Bilingualism, Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy, Telepractice
Is your child’s communication behind compared to other kids his age? Is he a “late talker?” Try these 6 simple tips at home to encourage communication. If you’re not sure if your child’s communication skills are delayed, be sure to...
by Courtney Caruso | Apr 1, 2020 | Activities, Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner. Whether you celebrate or not, one thing that is typically readily available in most stores this time of year is a pack of plastic Easter eggs. These eggs are a gold mine for articulation, language, and literacy...
by Courtney Caruso | Feb 25, 2020 | Activities, Children, Speech Therapy
Toddlers, typically around 18-24 months, start to independently combine words into simple, two-word phrases. For example, a toddler might say something like “mommy go” or “me eat.” If your toddler is saying single words, but has not yet begun...
by Courtney Caruso | Oct 2, 2019 | Activities, Children
Food shopping is an inevitable part of everyone’s week. However, with children, it can be a stressful part. Do you find food shopping with your child to be a daunting task? You’re certainly not alone. But many times the reasons children act up in the...
by Courtney Caruso | Feb 28, 2019 | Activities, Children, Speech Therapy
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s upcoming birthday, I thought I’d do a post about literacy activities. Did you know that a child’s exposure to books greatly impacts his/her communication and academic skills? Through this post, I hope to share some...
by Courtney Caruso | Jan 2, 2019 | Activities, Adults, Aphasia, Healthcare, Speech Therapy, Stroke
If you’ve made your way to this post, it’s probably because you are currently caring for someone with aphasia. Unfortunately, most people have never heard the word “aphasia” unless they or a significant other has received that diagnosis. So...
