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Four Tips & Tricks to Encourage Early Communication

Parents, below are 4 tips and tricks to encourage early communication with your kiddo. As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) that has a passion for early language, I use all of these during my therapy sessions. 1. Narrate everything. You can do this by announcing and talking through both your and your child’s routines…
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Kids Gifts Ideas

Giving the Gift of Language Expansion & Making gift-giving fun and resourceful! Moms, we know the feeling of panic when grandparents, aunts, and friends ask you for Christmas gift ideas for your little ones! I can help give you some suggestions that will not only be great for gift-giving but also help your child develo…
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What is Speech Therapy?

So you may be wondering...what exactly is Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy? Speech-Language Therapy is described as a treatment that helps to support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing. Our expert clinicians at Marshall Pediatric Therapy want to he…
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AAC. What is it, and is it Right For My Child?

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is communication in a variety of ways, other than talking. This could be Alternative communication, to be used in place of speech. Or it can be Augmentative, to be used to support speech in order to make it more effective. AAC can include no-tech options, l…

Dyslexia Myths

Are you worried that your child might have dyslexia? There is so much information available online and in the community about dyslexia, that it can be tricky to know what to believe and when to seek help. Here is a quick look at just a few of the common myths about dyslexia and some guidance for seeking help if your ch…