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2012 PAL Awards
Play on Words speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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- “Sherry, thanks for giving us back our son. We are so grateful for everything you did for Ben and our family. Not seeing you every week makes me feel that something is missing… but we look forward to a summertime walk! We miss you,”
Nicole, mother of 2 year-old boy who was dismissed from therapy
Westport, CT
Category Archives: Birth-3 year-olds
Halloween Fun with Books, Speech Therapy
I shared some of my favorite Halloween books last week and have used them when working with kids with typically developing language as well as those with auditory processing difficulties, and those on the autism spectrum. I had quite a … Continue reading
Preschool Speech Therapy, Teaching Imitation
I watched a wonderful interaction between mother and child today during our speech therapy session. It is exciting for me to see my little clients improve, but just as satisfying to watch parents learn how to encourage speech and language. … Continue reading
Study Finds Increase in Autism in U.S. Kids
CNN reported a study published on Monday in the Journal of Pediatrics that found an increase in the number of children with autism and related disorders in the United States. The number is up to 1 percent of children from … Continue reading
Talk to Your Baby, Says the New York Times
Today’s New York Times includes the article, “From Birth, Engage Your Child With Talk” by Jane Brody. The author has observed what we are all seeing–too many moms and nannies stolling their babies while distracted on their cell phones and … Continue reading
Speech Therapy for Apraxia
As I have said before, I think many children are labeled apraxic prematurely. Often I will say to a parent that their child is apraxic-like, meaning he or she appears to be having some motor programming difficulty with speech and … Continue reading
Autism Alerts at 2 years of Age
Like other professionals today, I am always on the alert for signs of autism in children that I see, so that if needed, I can help parents get the best help, fast and early for their child. I am amazed … Continue reading
Back to School Tips for Successful Speech Therapy
Having worked in the public and private schools for over 20 years, and now in private practice, I still feel like I am going back to school in September. I remember getting all the class lists, schedules, changes in schedules … Continue reading
TV’s Influence on Preschoolers’ Language Skills
We all know the power of television and the controversy over what effect it has on learning in preschoolers. I was at the home of a 2 1/2 year old who is rapidly building his language skills and becoming age … Continue reading
Promote Language Develpment at Stepping Stones Museum, CT
Today I was interviewed for News 12 Connecticut TV at the Stepping Stones Museum to comment on how to encourage language development as your child visits the museum. Aside from my comments on talking about what your child is experiencing … Continue reading
Preschool Speech Therapy, Parent Involvement
I always learn from the parents with whom I work. In the last few months I have noticed that involved moms are keeping a little notepad to record their child’s progress. One mom, writes down all the words and situations … Continue reading
