PAL Award
Established by a speech and language expert, and now led by speech-language pathologist, Erika Cardamone MS, CCC-SLP, the PAL Award recognizes exceptional toys, games and books / media. Through their design, content, quality, and character, PAL Award winners promote play that advances language. These toys, games and books spark fun and creative play in the hands of kids, with lots of talk!

Speaking & Consulting Services
Imagine your business as a car, and your marketing department as the in-dash GPS helping direct brand value propositions and positioning. Erika’s 15 years of child-toy-language perspective can help guide you toward the best the messaging around product features and campaigns, helping to build your competitive edge.
Speaking
Erika and Sherry’s knowledge of smart play is deep and their energy, contagious. They both love kids and helping them fulfill their potential and dreams through a strong communication skills foundation.


Consulting
Whether a brand manufacturer, game distributor or a university speech department, Erika and Sherry’s insights will further your understanding on how great play drives great language.
Media Appearances
The Play on Words team has the experience, insight, and stage presence to inform and entertain audiences. A regular FOX and ABC affiliate contributor for the last 10 years, they’re a great combination of fun and polished professionals.

The Play On Words
blog
Exploring the world of toys, language development, and play!
Reach Out
Contact
203-228-4438
erika@playonwords.com