Home Exercise Scavenger Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt outside! Go on a walk and see what you can find! Unleash the Thrill of an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! Take a Stroll and Uncover Hidden Treasures! There’s something magical about exploring the great outdoors, and now you can make it even more exciting with a thrilling scavenger hunt! As you […]
AAC Implementation Parent Guide
Terminology AAC – Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Anything we use to communicate besides our voices. This may be communication devices, cell phones, sign language, gestures, or other visuals. Core Vocabulary – The most frequently used words in a language, often used in a variety of contexts. About 200 words make up 80% of what we […]
AAC Best Practices
There has been a lot of research on individuals who learn to communicate using AAC. Across many studies, these four best practices have been proven to work! Keep in mind, while becoming familiar with an AAC system might feel overwhelming or unnatural at first, the process for teaching an AAC user is very similar to […]
PERSON-CENTERED FOCUS ON FUNCTION: Speech Sound Disorder
What are person-centered functional goals? Goals identified by the child, in partnership with the clinician and family, that allow participation in meaningful activities and roles Why target person-centered functional goals? What is the ICF, and how does it help? The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was developed by the World Health Organization […]
IDEAS & GAMES FOR BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH
May is officially recognized as Better Speech and Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and the importance of hearing health. This month is an opportunity for individuals to become more informed about the various aspects of speech and hearing, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. With the prevalence of speech and hearing […]
BHSM AAC Book of the Day Calendar
BOOK OF THE DAY Click on the date number to listen to a read aloud! Practice the word of the week while you read the book of the day! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 […]
Medical Support Services Weighs In On New CDC Child Development Guidelines
Read the article here! https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2022/04/15/what-experts-say-new-cdc-child-guidelines-mean?
Getting Kids To Try New Foods
Improving interest in feeding Picky eating is an issue all parents deal with at some point in their child’s life. While it is normal for kids to have favorites and preferences with food, variety in their diet is fundamental to staying strong and healthy. Kids should tolerate food with different textures, temperatures, and tastes. On […]
Motor Learning in Children with Autism
What is motor learning? Motor learning is the change in capability to produce skilled tasks, often associated with practice or experience. In essence, it is the process of learning how to do something well. There are three stages in motor learning: cognitive, associative, and autonomous. Cognitive: a slow process where the child needs to think […]
Speech Therapist Approved Summer Activities
Get your kiddos the speech therapy practice they need over the summer months while still having fun and keeping them occupied during summer vacation! Have fun with these speech therapist approved summer activities! Playing with chalk Draw words with your child’s sound. Prompt requests by having your child request “chalk”, “color”, “all done”. Draw and […]
Speech Therapist Approved Road Trip Games
Road trips don’t have be dreadful! Plan a fun road trip with your kiddos this summer and keep everyone entertained (and practicing their communication skills) with these speech therapist approved games! Road Trip Game: 20 Hints This alternative to the classic “20 Questions” car game is friendly for even the youngest of talkers. Instead of […]
Bilingualism and Speech Therapy
Bilingual speech therapy is an important practice to those who are able to use the service. Many children are now learning to speak more than one language from a young age. There are many benefits, as well as some difficulties, that can come along with this practice. Bilingual speech pathologists are able to pinpoint if those difficulties are simply […]