INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR PARENT EDUCATION. THIS DOES NOT REPLACE THE NEED FOR AN EVALUATION BY A QUALIFIED SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST.

 

The purpose of communication is to get your point across effectively and efficiently. Whether it is verbally, with picture symbols, gestures or a communication device. We work together to use the vocabulary and phrases that  have the most meaning in your child or loved one's daily life. I work closely with families to address speech and language goals (articulation, fluency, receptive and expressive language vocabulary) during daily routines by incorporating key words, phrases and questions into any activity. You can learn to create valuable opportunities for your child to hone skills throughout the day. It is not enough for skills to be targeted during therapy. Target skills and vocabulary need to be carried over and rehearsed with the people who they see and interact with the most. 

 

Check out the video below for tips on how to engage your little one during literacy or shared reading actvities! Follow FunctionalSpeechPathology on YouTube for upcoming videos on activities, adapting materials, and alternative methods of communication!

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Examples of common speech and Language goals found on IFSPs and IEPs that you can work on at home are:

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The child will:

"Increase expressive and receptive language "( encompasses pretty much everything. You can definitely work on this goal!)

"Follow 1-2 directive"( Simon says, arts and crafts, cooking and even yoga activities will help you target this goal)

"identify and label"( they will point to objects to identify, and name them. Another one you can work into any activity or daily routine)

"Comment, request with 1-2 words"( Give me, Oh wow!, LOOK! Birds! are requests and comments. Take walk and name things you see, go on a scavenger hunt in the yard or different parts of the house. Request food items during mealtime. You can do this!!!!