Language Development Archives – Page 2 of 24

30-Day Phonological Awareness Family Activity Pack

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This take-home activity for families provides quick “homework” activities for them to practice each day to support development of phonological awareness skills.

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Figure It Out Figurative Language and Idiom Practice Game

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This board game provides a quick and easy way to target idiom practice with either individuals or groups of clients.

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Shapes, Superlatives, and Spatial Concepts Activity

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This interactive activity provides a way for pre-literate and literate clients to practice superlatives and spatial concepts.

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Early Introduction of AAC in Medically Complex Infants

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Early introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an evidence-based intervention for children at risk for developing speech and language delays secondary to medical complexity. This handout provides information related to the importance of early introduction to AAC to aid the development of language skills.

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Expanding Our Positive Feedback Phrases Beyond “Good Job”

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Kids thrive on positive feedback! It’s important for the development of self-awareness and confidence. On the flip side, kids can become too focused on doing something in order to get praise. As adults, we can work to deliver positive feedback in ways that help kids process their growing skill sets as well as their feelings about their accomplishments.

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Get to the Point: Practicing Main Idea Finding and Information Filtering

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this resource as a template and guideline to support teaching and learning how to find the main idea in short texts.

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Accounting for Prematurity in Speech, Language, and Feeding in the First Two Years of Life

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is designed to support parents/caregivers in understanding how developmental milestones may vary for their child who was born prematurely.

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How We Feel: Emotions and Feelings Flashcards

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

These cards provide a quick, easy-to-use visual way to learn, generalize, and practice emotions and feelings for pre-literate or literate populations.

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Build Your Own Social Stories for Daily Living Activities

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this interactive activity to work on building social scenarios for practice in therapy sessions and for generalization outside of therapy.

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Down on the Farm: Language and Early Sounds Practice

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This visually focused resource provides early sound practice with a fun farm theme.

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