Six Steps to Bilingual Success!
As a speech-language pathologist currently working in the US, I am often asked by parents if they should only speak English, as to not confuse their child. I reassure them that research shows whichever level a child can speak and understand in one language, they can...From Baby Sign to First Words: How to Use Signs as a Bridge to Spoken Language
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...Why Having Less is More in Speech & Language Therapy
Early on in my career, I spent my fair share of therapy sessions trying to chase after a young child with a million different toys, grabbing anything I thought might pique their interest. Often times, these sessions were not overly productive and I spent an extra 10...Being an SLP
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...Buy the Book
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Meredith W.
2020-07-20 06:59:36
Emily is a miracle worker. She transformed my 4 year old from an almost silent and unsure guy into one that speaks his mind clearly. Her approach and... read more
