What is it? Dyslexia is defined as a difficulty in reading present in a child who demonstrates intellectual skills to otherwise be a fluent reader. This difficulty is most commonly due to deficits in phonological processing, which is the ability to understand the individual sounds of spoken language and how they interact with one another […]
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Language delays impact future academic, social, and cognitive development. This is why early intervention is critical to a child’s success across communicative environments. Do you ever get frustrated when someone misunderstands you or your intentions? If that seems difficult to you as an adult, think about what that is like for a child. Oftentimes a
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Let’s base this discussion around the most popular pet…the chinchilla. Just kidding! Here are some ways your DOG can help your child’s communication skills. Articulation If your child is working on a specific sound, choose vocabulary words that are related to your pet. For example, if your child needs to practice the “L” sounds, you
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Sensory bins are a fun way for your child to learn while engaging in play! Throughout the activity they are using multiple senses (sight, sound, touch, and smell) and these combined experiences are key to cognitive development. Not only do sensory bins provide hands-on activities, but they also create opportunities for language practice. Why
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Guide Summer is a time of fun, sunshine, and opportunities for continued learning and exploration. For parents that may be less familiar with the educational impact of a long break, the “summer slide” is the term used to describe the toll that summer vacation can take on a child’s academic knowledge. It is estimated that
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The world is our playground! Play is critical to language development and presents children with an extraordinary amount of learning opportunities. Not only does play allow children to navigate and interact with their environment, but it also provides opportunities for engagement in social interactions and development of problem solving skills. A child learns best when
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Hole-y Moley! Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?! National Donut Day is June 2nd. Here is a fun craft to celebrate while working on speech skills! Items needed: · paper plate · craft paint, markers, or crayons · colored sprinkles or any other confetti-like decorations · scissors · paintbrush · glue Instructions: 1. Cut a
As a parent, it can be frustrating to guess what your child wants or needs, especially when you have a never-ending to-do list on top of it all. And what is every parent’s thought during this stressful whirlwind of tantrums and tirades? “JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT!” We just want to provide for our
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After 10 years of serving Northern Virginia, we are proud to announce the addition of OWLS Therapy in Philadelphia’s Main Line! What? When considering services for your child, the first question might be “What exactly do your therapists work on with their clients?” We offer comprehensive speech and language therapy that focuses on ORAL LANGUAGE,
Picture this: You are sitting in the doctor’s office filling out a questionnaire about your child’s development and whether or not they are showing signs of autism. With your mind running on four hours of sleep, it might be hard to remember just how often your child points to objects or if the number of
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