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 | Apr 28, 2019 | Bilingualism, Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
Are you looking for a simple, effective way to facilitate your child’s language development? Reading to the rescue! Did you know that reading to children allows for vocabulary and language growth? Research shows that a child’s exposure to books has...
by Courtney Caruso | Mar 30, 2019 | Speech Therapy
Do you ever wonder if your child or student’s pronunciation skills are appropriate for his/her age? As a speech-language pathologist, I’m often asked about typical speech development by concerned parents and teachers. Today’s blog post is intended...
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...
