Pragmatic Profile for K-12 Students Check out this skills checklist to see how your K-12 student is developing their pragmatic skills during conversation and/or shared activities! https://msstherapy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SPT-14-fillable-SLP-K-12-Pragmatic-Profile-11-17-20.pdf Preschool Pragmatic Profile Download this skills checklist to see how your preschooler is developing their pragmatic skills during conversations! https://msstherapy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SPT-14b-Preschool-Pragmatic-Profile.pdf
10 Symbolic Play Stages
In this blog, we’ll share with you the 10 symbolic play stages your child will show from 9 to 60 months of their life, types of language they should be producing and what this all means! Stage 1 – 9 to 12 Months Types of Play: -Object permanence -Means-end abilities -Developing schemas Language: -Vocalizations What […]
Different Ways of Following Directions
Verbal (spoken) directions are a part of everyday life for adults and children. Appropriate behavior, social interaction, and academic success are all dependent on the ability to understand and follow verbal directions. Following verbal directions requires strong knowledge of basic concepts and the ability to process and retain auditory information. Basic concepts are words that […]
Fun Books to Read at Home
“A Splendid friend, indeed” by Suzanne Bloom “Count the Monkeys” by Mac Barnett “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type” by Doreen Cronin “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin “Clifford Goes to Kindergarten” by Norman Bridwell “Corduroy” by Don Freeman “Go, Dog. Go” by P.D Eastman “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Suess “Little Yellow […]
Developing Strong Vocabulary Skills
What is VOCABULARY The term vocabulary has a wide range of meanings – depending upon whom you ask to define it. Teachers may define vocabulary as (1) sight-word vocabulary (immediate recognition of the printed word), (2) meaning vocabulary (what students understand when reading printed words), or (3) listening vocabulary (understanding words heard in spoken language). […]
Language Expansion vs. Language Expression
Young children and children with disabilities often use simple language to express themselves. They’re learning to use more “grown-up” language which they hear from older siblings, friends, parents, and teachers. Language expansion and language extension are two ways for you to help children develop their expressive language skills. Language expansion “expands” a child’s utterance—when talking […]
Adjectives & Adverbs
The ability to use descriptive words when writing or talking is essential to clearly communicatingthoughts, feelings, and ideas. Students who struggle to use descriptive words such as adjectives and adverbs may have difficulty effectively expressing their wants, needs, and opinions. Adjectives Often called a “describing word,” adjectives modify a noun or pronoun. They add more […]
Identify the Signs – Speech & Hearing Disorders
Use the following charts to help recognize signs of speech, language, and hearing disorders and find thehelp needed to address these disorders. Signs of a Language Disorder Age Range Sign 2 – 3 months and up does not smile/interact with others 4 – 7 months does not babble (“bababa”) 7 – 12 months very few […]
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 […]