Speech & Sound Advice
Voice Health During Cold Season Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP It’s that time of year again when there’s frost on the ground every morning, the temperature hovers around a chilly 30 degrees all day, and a warm cup of hot cocoa is practically a necessity after dinner. (Side note, have you tried one of those super-popular hot cocoa bombs yet? They’re
Expanding Your Child’s Speech and Language at Halloween! Kristin G. Park, M.S., CCC-SL Boo!!! Halloween is just around the corner. There are lots of ways that you can incorporate your child’s speech and language goals into fall activities. Parents play a major role in the development of their child’s speech and language. Daily home activities can provide numerous opportunities to
Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP This month, we will be featuring information on teletherapy: what it is, how it works, and the efficacy of teletherapy compared to traditional, in-person therapy. This blog post comes at an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. As we practice social-distancing and reducing the spread of Coronavirus, many of us are wondering how this impacts
Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP It is very normal to have tons of questions when your child first qualifies for speech therapy services. The paperwork, scheduling, and evaluation process alone can be enough to overwhelm parents. Often, more questions come to mind long after the intake session has ended. Below is some information to answer some of the more frequently asked
The Busy Parent’s Dilemma: Sports or Speech? Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP When you think of after-school activities, what comes to mind? Basketball... Music lessons... Skiing... Horseback riding... Chess club... Swim lessons... Dance... Gymnastics... Art club... Youth Group... Scouts… Just to name a few. With so many extracurricular activities to choose from, a child’s after-school hours can be filled nearly year
How Can I Help My Child Who Stutters? Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP Many toddlers and preschoolers go through a brief period of stuttering when developing early speaking skills. In some cases, however, this normal period will turn into atypical stuttering, or speech disfluency. How can a parent tell if their child is developing typical speech? When is it time to