Look Who's Talking

04/19/2018

Getting the sound correct is not enough! We need to perceive how the sound is being said. Learn how to emphasize the “how” rather than the “why” below.

Getting the sound correct is not enough!  We need to perceive how the sound is being said.  Is it effortful, taking much concentration – or is it fluid, effortless and automatic? Watching the face, lips and tongue for effortful productions is one of the best diagnostic indicators.  As we increa...

04/12/2018

Did you know drinking with a straw can help your child’s speech? It strengthens the muscles in their mouth, making speech easier! Post a pic of your little getting their sip on below!

04/05/2018

Looking to help your toddler with their speech? Try working with flash cards! Check out some great ones in the link below.

These sixteen colorful flashcards with tactile elements are perfect for giving toddlers a head start in developing early language skills. The set is packaged in a sturdy box with an adhesive closure.Featuring subjects that babies love including toys, food, and clothing, My First Touch & Feel ...

03/29/2018

Do you have other children? They can help with speech therapy too! Find out more below.

03/22/2018

Speech-language depends heavily on hand gestures. Find out why below.

Did you know that the ability to use gestures is an important precursor for language development? Children who produce more gestures early on have been shown to have larger vocabularies and better story-telling abilities later on. Find out what you can do encourage your child’s gesture use during ...

03/15/2018

Trying to teach your toddler new words? Learn how to increase their vocabulary by clicking the link below.

What can you do to improve your child's vocabulary? Try these tips to help your child build a better vocabulary.

03/08/2018

Progress is measured by milestones! Below are 29 milestones for speech and hearing development.

03/01/2018

Working with students with autism? Anyone with special needs is special to us! Below are some useful tips.

Working with students with autism? Linda Silver joined us live on January 22nd from Looks Like Language to share 5 tips for using visual supports to help your students on the autism spectrum expand communication skills and reduce inappropriate behaviors. Below are the links to the prod...

02/22/2018

Reading is extremely important to speech therapy. But what books work best? Find out by clicking the link below.

Great Books for Toddlers with Speech Language Delays (with Therapy Activities!) This morning a mom who read my “First Sessions” toy list asked me if I would send her a list “just like that” for my favorite books to use with toddlers during those first few speech therapy sessions. This post i...

02/15/2018

Your child will feel more confident after our specialized speech and language therapy sessions. Learn more about us at http://www.lookwhostalking.us/services.html today.

02/08/2018

Are you “over-pronouncing” to your child? Try speaking in a natural, relaxed way. Speaking at an atypical rate can have a negative impact on your child’s speech development. For info on our services, visit us at www.lookwhostalking.us/services.html.

02/01/2018

Wax accumulation inside ears is one of the main causes of lack of attention and clarity in speech. Find out what you should be doing about it below.

Wax accumulation inside ears can lead up to 15 per cent hearing loss and it is one of the main causes of lack of attention