Open-Ended Versus Closed Questions
Today I want to delve into the types of questions that we ask our children on a day-to-day basis. Questions are a natural part of daily conversations and they play a pivotal role in the classroom. Some are rhetorical, others are straightforward (e.g., yes/no), while...
Language Difference or Language Disorder?
I’ve always been envious of those who can speak more than one language. As a native, monolingual English speaker, I often wish that learning a second language had been impressed upon me as a child. Feel free to skip this ridiculous...
5 Signs of Mild Hearing Impairment
Do you ever wonder if your child is hearing you correctly? It can be difficult to tease out if your child has trouble understanding what you are saying versus a hearing impairment versus articulation difficulties. However, there are a few things that you can do at...
What’s In Your Lexicon?
Perhaps you’ve heard the word tossed out and wondered: What is a lexicon? In essence, a lexicon is an individual’s dictionary. It is all of the words that you know presently. No two lexicons are identical, or at least the odds of that happening are...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
