by Emily | Nov 7, 2019 | SLP basics
Thanksgiving marks a big turning point in the year as we head into the holiday season. Books often allow us to expose kids to ideas and environments they may not encounter on a daily basis. That is why I love using these Thanksgiving books to support my clients in... by Emily | Oct 3, 2019 | SLP basics
What is joint attention? Joint attention (JA) is the sharing of an experience between a child and their communication partner. It is also called shared attention and occurs when two people focus on the same thing. Joint attention can look and sound like many things.... by Emily | Aug 8, 2019 | SLP basics
The back-to-school season marks a lot of excitement and a lot of change for our children. Books often allow us to expose kids to ideas and environments they may not encounter on a daily basis. That is why I love using these back-to-school books to support my clients... by Emily | Jul 25, 2019 | Guest Blogger
Have you heard this common misconception?… “If I teach my child to sign, they won’t be motivated to talk.” This is front of mind for many parents who have one goal: to get their child talking. The logic is easy to follow; Why would a child... by Emily | May 9, 2019 | SLP basics
It is May 2019. The month of May marks two important milestones. The first is my 2nd year in private practice, my 2nd year writing this blog, and my 2nd year sharing the Playing With Purpose framework. The second is that it is Better Hearing & Speech Month. This...