Nancy Kaufman K-SLP

11/20/2025

KCC staff believes that caring for kids means supporting the whole family – and that starts with making sure everyone has enough to eat. That’s why we’re partnering with Community Food Bank this holiday season 💚

We hope you’ll help us care for families in our community by participating. For every dollar donated, Gleaner’s will be able to buy enough food for three nutritious meals.

Donations through November 26 are doubled, so they’re able to provide six meals for every dollar. Because of Gleaner's ability to stretch the donations, every bit helps!

To participate, visit https://fooddrives.gcfb.org/event/2025-kaufman-childrens-center-holiday-virtual-food-drive/

11/19/2025

If you’re heading to the ASHA conference this week, be sure to stop by Northern Speech Services booth #2811 to check out the brand-new K-SLP Kit 1 Objects from Nancy Kaufman and Christina Rochon.

The tangible, whimsical, and visually appealing items are aligned with the syllable shapes from the K-SLP Treatment Kit 1 cards. They can be used to practice speech motor syllable sequences and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills.

Visit kidspeech.com/objects for more information

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11/19/2025

Don’t miss Northern Speech Services booth #2811 if you’re attending the ASHA conference this week. They’ll have the new Sign/Select to Talk by Nancy Kaufman and Tamara Kasper available for purchase.

The kit includes over 200 vocabulary cards representing everyday foods, drinks, toys, and activities that learners frequently request and can be used to shape vocal language.

Each card includes an engaging photo on one side, and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol successive approximation and ASL sign on the other. An updated manual fully explains the approach and how to use it with AAC systems.

Visit kidspeech.com/signselect for more information

11/19/2025

11/11/2025

Winter is almost here and discussing cold weather gear is a great way to help kids expand their language!

❄️ Label/identify coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and boots

❄️ Talk about the attributes of the items: function (they keep you warm/dry), features (buttons, zippers, tassels, sleeves, pom poms), and class (pieces of clothing)

❄️ Ask WH questions, such as “where do you wear these?” and “what color are these?”

Let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

11/10/2025

True or False: Toddlers are too young to start practicing scissor skills

False! You can introduce scissors as early as 18 months to 2 years old. Here are some tips from KCC occupational therapists:

✂ Toddlers can start by ripping paper for crafts to improve bilateral coordination in preparation for cutting.

✂ Plastic scissors are a great way to introduce the opening and closing of scissors while cutting Play Doh or clay.

✂ Doctor kit scissors are also a fun way to start practicing!

✂ With close supervision, kids can begin to snip the edges of paper.

✂ Use small lines or stickers as visual cues for where to cut.

Don’t be afraid to introduce scissor skills early to get your kids on the right path! Let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help.

11/03/2025

Opening the DoorsAnita Naftaly Family Circle Conference Presenting Tovah P. Klein. A child development expert, psychology professor and author, Dr. Tovah P. Klein gives parents and teachers the tools to help kids facing learning, social and/or mental health challenges build resilience and flourish i...

10/31/2025

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