by Emily | Sep 12, 2019 | SLP basics
Prepositions are tricky to teach our young children. They do not fit some of the typical rules for grammar which can make it more complicated for children to understand. I was reminded of this, recently, by my mother-in-law who speaks English as a second language.... by Emily | Aug 29, 2019 | Playing With Purpose
When I pack up my car to see kids for speech therapy in Austin, TX, I am always looking for the most bang for my buck. Each week, I try to pick one toy or activity that I can use with all, or almost all, of my clients. This means the toy needs to be versatile and... by Emily | Aug 22, 2019 | Guest Blogger
As a speech-language pathologist currently working in the US, I am often asked by parents if they should only speak English, as to not confuse their child. I reassure them that research shows whichever level a child can speak and understand in one language, they can... by Emily | Jul 11, 2019 | Playing With Purpose
I am an author. Those are four words I never thought I would utter! And yet, here we are. I am an author. I have written and self-published my first book. Becoming an author was not on my to-do list or even a blip on the radar. I don’t fancy myself a writer, so... by Emily | Jun 13, 2019 | Playing With Purpose
Images in this blog post contain Amazon affiliate links. Children spend most of their time in play which helps them understand their environment and interact with people. Nothing beats toys that children can hold and share with others. As a pediatric speech-language...