Speech blog at The Children’s Place: tips, activities, and expert guidance to help children develop clear speech, articulation, and confidence.
One of the most common questions we get asked at the clinic is to share recommendations for gifts, activities, and games parents can get for their children for the holidays. There are so many options that can not only be fun but also help your child achieve their therapy goals. Last year, our therapists [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Megan Abdelnour, Occupational Therapist, M.Sc. The ability to focus attention on different tasks and activities forms the basis of all learning—it is the most important foundation skill. Some children may become distracted more easily or have difficulty focusing on instructions. If they are not able to pay attention and [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Krysta Leong Poi (Speech and Language Therapist at TCP) One of the best parts about being a speech and language therapist is that I get to play… all day long! Of course, there are times when I’m sat a table with picture cards and worksheets but play is usually [...]
It's that time of year again! Santa's elves are busy gathering toys for all of the children! One of the most frequently asked questions that we get at TCP at this time of year is whether we have any toy suggestions that are fun while also helping to target speech, language, and motor development. [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Amna Arfin-Hyder (Speech and Language Therapist at TCP) Speech and communication begin with the first cry at birth. They then rapidly develop for the following two years as the child learns to make meaningful sounds and words. Later, between the ages of 2 and 6, he/she may begin to [...]
