How to Shape Negative Behaviors
As a Speech & Language Pathologist, sometimes therapy is every bit as much about modifying negative behaviors as it is about the actual therapy. As a parent, I am the first one to raise my hand and say that some days it is ALL about redirecting negative behaviors....
Materials that Build Vocabulary: Categorization
All of the materials in this post are pulled from the original post I recently wrote about building vocabulary through categorization. A quick recap for those who don’t have time to read the original post in its entirety right now: Building vocabulary through...
Building Vocabulary: Categorization
It’s no secret that the human mind is essentially a mini-computer that stores and accesses information nonstop throughout the day. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the information in our mind is stored efficiently. That way, when speaking to somebody,...
How To Understand Your Toddler: Teaching Word Boundaries
If your child seems to be speaking quickly and running his words together then this post will walk you through some things to keep in mind as well as a simple game-changing tip that might help you out! I’ve oftentimes heard from parents, “My child is...About the Author
Tara Dogero, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist turned stay-at-home-mom to two young boys. She is passionate about empowering parents and educators to have the tools to teach children language skills. Read more about Tara
