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Rapport is the foundation of meaningful communication. For a child who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), that foundation grows when adults…

A late talker evaluation report should do more than document a child’s vocabulary score. It should explain how the child communicates, what skills are…

A communication temptation is a carefully arranged situation that gives a child a reason to communicate. An appealing toy, snack, routine, or activity is…

Play dough is a familiar, flexible material that can turn a speech therapy session into a motivating language-learning opportunity. Rolling, pressing, cutting,…

The /r/ sound can be one of the most persistent articulation targets for children. It requires precise coordination of the tongue, jaw, lips, and vocal tract,…

A school-based speech-language pathologist may begin the year with a manageable schedule and quickly find it filled with evaluations, annual reviews, make-up…

Core vocabulary gives children reliable words they can use across people, places, and activities. Words such as more, go, stop, help, want, all done, open, and…

A speech therapy room should help children feel safe, organized, and ready to communicate. The physical environment can influence attention, regulation,…

Supporting a clinical fellow is one of the most influential responsibilities an experienced speech-language pathologist can take on. A clinical fellow is…

Flash cards have a familiar place in speech therapy. They are inexpensive, portable, easy to organize, and useful when an SLP needs a quick set of target…