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Receptive vs. Expressive Language: What’s the Difference?

Receptive vs. Expressive Language: What’s the Difference? When we talk about language development, two key skills come up often — ...

October 26, 2025 / Elizabeth Novak-Czech MA CCC SLP

Help! My Child Won’t Follow Directions

It is important for a child to follow directions because it is how learning takes place. Following directions directly impacts ...

October 26, 2025 / Elizabeth Novak-Czech MA CCC SLP

Using AAC Functionally

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) isn’t just about pushing buttons or pointing to pictures, it’s about giving someone the tools ...

September 28, 2025 / Mo Burke MS CF SLP

Fall is Here: Easy AAC Ideas for the New Season

The change from summer to fall is more than just cooler weather and pumpkin spice. It’s a great chance to ...

September 28, 2025 / Diana Makdah MS CF SLP

Supporting Every Child’s Voice: Why Culture and Identity Matter in Speech Therapy

Every child has a unique story to tell. That story is shaped by family, culture, language, and daily experiences. In ...

September 28, 2025 / Caroline Vance MS CCC SLP

Boosting Speech and Language at the Farmer’s Market

A trip to the farmer’s market isn’t just great for fresh produce, but it’s also a fun and functional way ...

August 25, 2025 / Diana Makdah MS CF SLP

Everyday Ways to Teach Categories and Function

Understanding categorical membership (what group something belongs to) and function (what something is used for) is a foundational language skill ...

August 24, 2025 / Mo Burke MS CF SLP

Back-to-School Speech Tips for a Strong Start

As a new school year begins, parents play a key role in setting their children up for success—especially when it ...

August 24, 2025 / Caroline Vance MS CCC SLP

Helping Kids Learn to Sequence Events

Sequencing means putting events in order—an important skill for understanding stories, following directions, and organizing ideas. Easy Ways to Practice: ...

August 24, 2025 / Elizabeth Novak-Czech MA CCC SLP

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