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What is cleft palate/lip? A cleft is a split or divide in the palate and/or lip that happens early on in pregnancy.  A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth that can occur on the hard palate, soft palate, or both.  A cleft lip can occur on one or both sides of the upper lip, or

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to any means of communication, other than traditional verbal speech, that allows individuals to effectively use language. Some common methods of AAC include picture exchange systems, gestures, sign language, speech-output devices, or iPad/tablet applications. Having these various formats for AAC makes using this communication method much more accessible. Still hesitant? Many people (falsely) believe

Adapted books are those that have been adjusted to accommodate different kinds of learners. Some common adaptations for these books include sensory or tactile elements, simpler language, and interactive pieces, among many other possible modifications. They are engaging, interactive, and can help children develop their foundational literacy skills. Many adapted books are repetitive and give children the opportunity to participate

Matching a client’s needs, level of functioning, skills, and preferences can be challenging. Provided below is a list of aids and devices to support clients across a range of skills. Cognition: includes deficits in orientation, attention, executive functioning, and memory which can impede a person’s social participation, family interactions and vocational success by fostering dependence on others for managing daily

How to go about assessing bilingual children as a monolingual SLP regarding all languages. Conduct a family/caregiver interview: Minimize bias Gain insight to expectations and the possibility for deficits Use an interpreter Meet prior to review process, terminology, and expectations Obtain key information such as: “It was very hard for me to understand him,” or, “He doesn’t use prepositions correctly.”

What is it? It is an intervention that is used to promote an individual’s development through a respectful, playful, joyful, and engaging process. It is a systematic way of working with children to help them move forward developmentally. It promotes development by encouraging children to interact with parents and others through play. It uses the power of relationships and human connections

Teaching your child about emotions at a young age can help and encourage them to express themselves in appropriate ways. This will also teach them how to regulate their emotions. Babies as young as 3 months begin to attend to facial expressions. As your child grows, they start to match facial expressions with body language that is associated with each

Dyslexia affects a child’s ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in language. Children with dyslexia demonstrate difficulty decoding new words, breaking words into chunks, and sounding out words. This further causes difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling. Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder and it is not a reflection of a child’s intelligence. In fact, it is considered

ARFID stands for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, which is classified as an eating disorder. Children with ARFID are very picky eaters, have little interest in eating food, and eat a limited variety of preferred foods. This can lead to poor growth and nutritive intake. ARFID is linked to strong negative emotions and worries around foods. It is important for parents