Louisville Therapy Group, PLLC

02/03/2022

08/27/2021

Starting this habit early will become something your kids look forward to for years and years…

08/17/2021

It’s common for adults to try to encourage conversation by asking questions. We like to see what a child knows but this can be difficult for young children. Saying “say” and asking questions when children are learning language can be a lot of pressure. Instead, try describing what you and your child are doing and keep it simple.

When we reduce questions and make comments instead, children can hear clear models of the words during play and daily routines, and they are able to choose whether they want to respond or not. This doesn’t mean that you should avoid questions completely. Asking and answering questions are an important part of language development. However, it’s important that we balance questions with comments. Try to make at least 3 comments for every question that you ask.

When you do ask your child questions, remember to give them at least 5-10 seconds to respond. It takes young children longer to process what we have asked them and to respond. If they don’t respond, answer the question for them so they hear the language model.

Remember, commenting creates less pressure and often leads to more communication. Your child will learn faster this way!

08/10/2021

Here are some great, fun ideas!

08/06/2021

Get on the floor and play!

07/01/2021

We opened our doors one year ago today! We are forever grateful to our families.

06/23/2021

Knowledge of basic concepts is an essential part of language development. Basic concepts include terms that describe position, time, quantity, comparisons, etc. They often occur in pairs and tend to be opposites (e.g., big/little, hot/cold, soft/hard). Basic concepts are words that a child needs to understand in order to perform everyday tasks like following directions, participating in routines and engaging in conversations.

06/01/2021