Virtual Speech Therapy
Ways Online Therapy Can Be Implemented in a Traditional School Setting
Over the course of the last year, many schools have been taking an alternative approach to learning. Some students are distance learning, while some are going to school part-time. As COVID-19 cases decrease, students will begin moving back into a classroom setting. While online learning may decrease, online therapy doesn’t have to. Whether your school…
Read MoreTeletherapy for Children with Autism
Teletherapy for Children with Autism
Read MoreTips for Helping Your Child Produce /s/
By age six, a child should be well versed in saying words with the /s/ and /z/ sounds. If your child has difficulty with the /s/ sound, this is typically considered a lateral lisp. You may also notice your child has difficulty producing /z/ sounds as well if your child is not able to produce /s/. A lateral lisp can sound like a child has too much saliva in their mouth and can result in a slushy quality of speech.
Read MoreTips to Help your Child’s Speech and Language Skills over the Holiday Break
During the school semester, your child gets plenty of support with their speech and language skills. However, once the winter break starts, consistent practice can lessen. Especially for students who have trouble with their speech and language skills, it’s important to continue practicing these skills even when they do not have speech therapy sessions. Practicing…
Read MoreExecutive Functioning Skills
Does Your Child Need Help with Executive Functioning Skills? Executive functioning skills have a huge impact on our lives. From making decisions to planning and organizing tasks, we use these types of skills every single day. Children who struggle with executive functioning skills can suffer in a variety of ways. They may have trouble starting…
Read MoreSocial or Pragmatic Skills
Social pragmatic language is the language we use when we are in another person’s presence, even if we do not directly interact with them. Social pragmatic language includes verbal and nonverbal communication. Many of these skills come naturally to some people, but not everyone excels with understanding social pragmatic language. A diagnosis of Social Communication…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Children Need Therapy
It’s not uncommon for children and teens to have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. If these problems interfere with your child’s everyday life, it may be necessary to get therapy. In therapy, kids can talk about and learn how to resolve their problems. Counseling can help with various issues, including fine…
Read MoreLiteracy Development
Around 4 years of age, children begin to learn early literacy skills. Early literacy skills are the most important building block for future educational success. Confidence in reading will allow your child to thrive and learn. It is important to know the development of literacy skills and when to be concerned. Early intervention is key…
Read MoreOur Top Online Learning Resources to Support Speech and Language Skills
We have compiled a list of our top online resources to help support children while they are not in school. Connect Teletherapy is able to provide online speech and occupational therapy services to any family in the US, however, we know that is not an option for every family right now. To help fill the…
Read More6 Ways to Encourage Communication with Your Toddler at Home
When you’re at home with your toddler, it’s common to fall into the trap of anticipating what your child wants without them expressing their needs verbally. As parents, you also get used to your child’s speech patterns, despite the flaws, and this can result in speech and language delays. Even though it’s easier to respond…
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