As parents, we all eagerly await those magical first words from our little ones. However, language development is a journey that varies from child to child. For some children, it may take a bit more time, and that's perfectly normal. One powerful tool that can assist in this process is sign language. Why Sign Language? 1. Early Communication: Sign language provides a visual means of communication, allowing children to express themselves before they have mastered spoken langua

As parents, we play a crucial role in nurturing our child's language development. One powerful technique to encourage communication is through "communication temptations." In this blog post, we'll explore what communication temptations are and provide practical tips for incorporating them into your daily routines. What are Communication Temptations? Communication temptations are moments intentionally designed to encourage your child to communicate. By creating opportunities t

Supporting Language Development

Communication comes in many different forms and it's crucial that we are able to identify how a child may be communicating. This will, in turn, provide a starting point for discussions with families when looking at short and long term therapeutic goals. There are five different types of communication, with the hierarchy indicating unintentional passive communication acquired first and symbolic established as last. Unintentional Passive Communication (UP) Unintentional commu

I wanted to write a blog about Zingo because I literally use it all the time and have achieved increased engagement and response to...