Diagnoses Language Development : Therapy Insights

Quick Reference Guide to Early Language and Speech Sound Treatment Approaches

May 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This is a quick guide to what evidence-based treatment approaches exist to tackle speech sound and language disorders in children under 6 years old.

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Parent Training Tips for AAC Implementation

May 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Parents and caregivers are the initial teachers of communication skills to young children. Children who require augmentative and alternative communication to support language require additional support from caregivers to acquire the language as well as access the language within their system to functionally communicate.

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Reference Guide to Early Language Standardized Assessments

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This reference guide compares commonly used early language assessments across age ranges, skills targeted, and practical considerations. Use it to select the most appropriate tools for pediatric evaluations based on the child’s needs and your clinical setting.

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Quick Start Guide: Prelinguistic Communication Evaluations

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this resource to support accurate and meaningful language evaluations in the youngest clients with minimal spoken language.

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Integrating Low Tech Options and Eye Gaze

March 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this resource and supportive clinical materials to implement low tech eye gaze options for those with multiple disabilities.

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How-To-Guide for Supporting Narrative Language Development

March 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is a quick-guide to supporting narrative language development that explores reasons to support narrative language and how-to support.

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Using Language to Support Transitions for Toddlers

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This parent/caregiver handout is designed to give ideas on how to incorporate language into transition times for toddlers to decrease maladaptive behaviors or familial stress.

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Speech Samples: How to Elicit, Interpret, and Set Treatment Goals

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource gives helpful tips and a roadmap to getting speech samples across age ranges, ways to interpret them and directions for how to make meaningful goals.

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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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