The One Question I Am Asked Most Often
The One Question I Am Asked Most Often The one question I am asked most often is from parents wanting to know if their child has the level of speech and language abilities that are expected at his age. First-time parents especially, may not have previously witnessed a child moving through the
How grapefruits reminded me of the power of storytelling
How Grapefruits Reminded me of the Power of Storytelling According to Speech and Hearing BC, 29% of children arrive at kindergarten struggling to be able to tell a story. Did you know that telling your children stories helps them develop their storytelling
Expand Language with Water Play!
Expand Language with Water Play! Summer is here! It’s hot! But, that’s okay for preschoolers because they LOVE playing with water. Sprinklers, water balloons, water blasters, water parks, kiddie pools and the beach. I remember when my kids were little
The magic sound every child needs to learn!
The Magic Sound Every Child Needs to Learn! There are various factors I consider when choosing which sounds to focus on first in speech therapy. Is the sound in the child’s own name? Is it an earlier developing sound? Is
Accent Reduction Part II: Why I talk about Coconuts in Accent Reduction Training
Accent Reduction Part II: Why I talk about Coconuts in Accent Reduction Training For non-native English speakers, it can be extremely difficult to reduce their accents on their own using accent reduction tools. The main reason for this is that
Accent Reduction Part I: Why I talk about starfish in Accent Reduction Training
Accent Reduction Part I: Why I talk about starfish in Accent Reduction Training One of the benefits for non-native English speakers who participate in Accent Reduction Training is gaining a greater confidence in speaking situations. For instance in an interview, a presentation, a