How to Increase Your Toddler's Language Skills

Did you know that there are certain developmental milestones that should be met in order to continue to build on receptive and expressive language skills? What is the best way to model meaningful language throughout the day?

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 16, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Milestones, Language Development, Language Therapy, Expressive Language, Receptive Language

Receptive vs. Expressive Language Skills: 2-3 Years Old

Do you have a child between 2-3 years of age? Do you know what developmental speech and language milestones your child should be demonstrating? Find out more today from one of our speech-language pathologists on the Panel!

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 24, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Developmental Milestones, Toddlers, Toddler Language Development, Two Year Old Child, Three Year Old Child

Receptive vs. Expressive Language Skills: The First Year of Life

What should your child be understanding and expressing in the first year of life? Learn about these important developmental milestones and how to support your baby in meeting them!

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 2, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, One Year Old, Developmental Milestones

Celebrating Hanukkah Social Story

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Sunday, December 22 and ends at sundown on Monday, December 30. We are thankful to Rachel Davis, MOTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist for writing this social story with one of our speech-language pathologists that can be shared with your children and your family.

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 17, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Social Story, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Social Story

Meeting Santa Social Story

Have you heard of a social story? A social story breaks down a challenging social situation into understandable steps. One of our speech-language pathologists has created a social story that you can download and read with your child to prepare him/her to meet Santa!

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 13, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Social Story, Meeting Santa Social Story

Thanksgiving Social Story

Have you heard of a social story? We have prepared a Thanksgiving social story that can be downloaded and utilized with your child who may be apprehensive about the upcoming holiday with family and friends.

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 27, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education

Guest Blog: October is AAC Awareness Month

October is AAC Awareness Month! Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication from our guest blogger, Kathleen Elwell, a pediatric speech-language pathologist.

Halloween Social Story

Have you heard of a social story? We have prepared a Halloween social story that can be downloaded and utilized with your child who may be apprehensive about trick or treating door to door, who may be nervous to wear a costume, or collect candy.

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 28, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education

How to Choose Developmentally Appropriate Toys for Your Baby and Toddler

Do you know what toys are most appropriate for your child’s age and how the toys you choose can impact gross motor, fine motor, and language development?

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 9, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education