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Self-Talk and Parallel Talk
These strategies are easy, fun, and natural ways to model language

Tiana Quitugua
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Transitioning & Cleaning Up for Kids
Transitioning to a new activity or place for your child can sometimes be a challenge.

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Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Let's Talk Tongue Ties
ongue ties occur when the lingual frenulum (tissue fold under the tongue) is short and/or tight enough to affect the function of the tongue

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May 25, 20232 min read
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Safe Listening: Protect Your Hearing
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can happen when you listen to noise that's too loud

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May 18, 20232 min read
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5 Tips for Reading with Your Child
Reading books with your child is a natural way to build their speech and language skills

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Apr 5, 20231 min read
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What Words to Model
When modeling language at home, it’s best to focus on core words rather than academic words.

Tiana Quitugua
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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Stuttering: Fluency Therapy
Stuttering is characterized by part-word repetitions (I s-s-s-see it.), one-syllable word repetitions (He-he-he is nice.), prolonged sounds

Tiana Quitugua
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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When Is Speech Therapy Needed?
Speech therapy is often recommended to a family if a pediatrician, teacher, or dentist has concerns with speech or language development.

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Mar 5, 20231 min read
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Building Language During Daily Routines
Daily routines throughout the day like meals, getting dressed, and bath time are excellent opportunities for language learning

Tiana Quitugua
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Tips for Bilingual Language Learning
There are different approaches to language exposure. Here are some methods you can use to teach your child two or more languages

Tiana Quitugua
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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Direct vs Play-Based Therapy
Let’s talk about play and why it’s an effective, evidence-based model for pediatric speech-language therapy.

Tiana Quitugua
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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5 Types of Play to Support Language Development
There are many stages and types of play. Play is an awesome way to engage in meaningful learning and communication!

Tiana Quitugua
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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7 Benefits of Play
Play skills are an important part of language development and to kids, play is work! Let’s talk about the power of play.

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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Foundations for Speaking
Before a child speaks, there are foundational skills and experiences they need to help them build up to it.

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Dec 2, 20221 min read
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The Difference Between Speech and Language
The Difference Between Speech and Language

Tiana Quitugua
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Speech & Language
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Speech & Language

Tiana Quitugua
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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How Much Screen Time is Right for Your Child
Children are exposed to a lot of screen time on TVs, tablets, computers, and phones. So how much is just right? There is no definitive...

Tiana Quitugua
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Is My Child an Analytic Language Processor or a Gestalt Language Processor?
Gestalt Language Processing (often associated with delayed echolalia)

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Nov 28, 20221 min read
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AAC: A Voice for All
AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication.

Tiana Quitugua
Nov 27, 20221 min read
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Stay Away from "Say"
Many parents and caregivers prompt their child to speak using the word, “say.”

Tiana Quitugua
Nov 26, 20221 min read
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