Back to School with the Right Foot Forward

*This post was originally published on August 3, 2017* It is the middle of August, and it is hard to believe the kids have gone back to school. The beginning of the year can be a mix of emotions for both you and your child. There is likely some apprehension and...

Playing With Purpose: Sidewalk Chalk

It’s summer which means plenty of opportunities to take your speech therapy session or your kids outside for Playing With Purpose. Now here in Texas, we’ve got temperatures rising above 100 degrees but some days my clients and I need a change of pace. So...

Peek-a-Boo

Communication begins with social interaction. So learning to play social games, such as peek-a-boo, is an excellent opportunity to support your child in learning to communicate. Not only are we targeting an early phase of social interaction and engagement, but...

Review: The Communicrate

How valuable is your time? Really think about this question. You are a busy pediatric speech-language pathologist, a parent, an educator, a caregiver and you spend hours of your time in the service of others. In addition to your hectic work schedule, you may come home...

Building Impulse Control in Kids With Aggression

This week I am excited to welcome Susan Phariss, Neurodevelopment Consultant, as a guest blogger for Tandem Speech Therapy. She is the owner of Brain Fitness Strategies in Austin, TX. Susan specializes in helping bright kids who struggle with learning and behavior...

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