Category Archives: Birth-3 year-olds

Pediatric Speech Therapy, Parents’ To Do List

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sherry

I was asked to compile a list of “Do’s and Don’ts” for parents of children with whom I work–what I’d really like to tell them to make pediatric speech therapy a successful, collaborative venture. So many things came to mind … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Elementary School Age, Language, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 2 Comments

“I Can Play That” Brings Together Language, Literacy and Pretend Play

Posted on December 19, 2011 by sherry

“I Can Play That” is the latest in a series of wonderful resources to encourage language development through reading by Dr. Susan Lederer. Her first two interactive storybooks, “I Can Say That” and “I Can Do That” provide simple repetitive … Continue reading →

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Great Speech Therapy Ideas for Articulation to Autism

Posted on December 10, 2011 by sherry

I’ve been wanting to blog about great sites that give therapy ideas for speech therapy sessions so I will begin with Heidi Kay and her PediaStaff team who who are working hard to assemble a very complete list of activities, … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Articulation, Autism, Birth-3 year-olds, Games, play, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 1 Comment

Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 14, 2011 by sherry

Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide: Best 10 Toys, Games and Books That Spark Fun and Encourage Language Development Today I am announcing our Top 10 List of PAL Awards for 2011. … Continue reading →

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Short and Sweet Talk to Your Baby

Posted on July 7, 2011 by sherry

In addition to your “running commentary” describing your activities like a reporter to your baby, you should have have some times of using short, tuneful, simple sentences such as “Up we go” or “Bounce up high.” Each activity—changing a diaper, … Continue reading →

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“Soft Peek-A-Boo Block” Wins a PAL Award

Posted on July 5, 2011 by sherry

I love when siblings join in and play with a toy together but at different levels of learning These colorful, soft blocks were easy for our 8 month-old tester to grab for exploration by hand or mouth. The moulded  pictures … Continue reading →

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“Go With Me Mobile” by Blue-Box Toys Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 5, 2011 by sherry

Blue-Box Toys has just made hanging out in a crib a lot more fun! With the cast of characters from their new BKids  product line, bebee the monkey, fefe the elephant,  and zuzu the giraffe dangling above baby, there is … Continue reading →

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Pick Up the Pitch, Talking To Your Baby

Posted on June 15, 2011 by sherry

When a stranger walks up to your baby and starts talking in a high pitched sing-song manner, “Hi Sweetheart, what a cute little girl you are!” your baby loves it. Many adults naturally approach a baby in this way with … Continue reading →

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Baby Toys That Expand to Early Pretend Play

Posted on June 12, 2011 by sherry

Two new baby toys by Early Years have double play potential as they provide multi-sensory experiences for your baby and later pretend play props for your toddler or preschooler. Here are my reviews: “Baby Tea Party” by Earlyears is a … Continue reading →

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Turn Down the Noise to Encourage Baby’s Language Development

Posted on June 7, 2011 by sherry

Do you ever get frustrated trying to hear a voice in a noisy restaurant or a crowded party? Babies have more difficulty distinguishing foreground sounds (such as calling his name), and background noise (TV, radio, or loud voices), than do … Continue reading →

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