Speech & Sound Advice
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
Toys for Speech and Language Enrichment Kristin Park, MS, CCC-SLP With the holidays right around the corner, many parents are starting to feel the pressure of finding the “perfect” toys for their children. When browsing the toy aisles at the store, there are SO many options. It’s hard to know what’s going to be interesting to a young child
Where Should We Go for Therapy? Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP As a parent, you may have determined that your child requires speech and language services but may not be aware of the different settings in which a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can see your child. There are several different options when it comes to seeking services for your child and it’s