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The Do's and Don'ts of Reading to Your (Language-Delayed) Child

The Do's and Don'ts of Reading to Your (Language-Delayed) Child

Parents often ask how they can support their child’s language skills at home, and the answer is always the same: read together. Here are some tips and tricks for making the most out of this valuable time together.

education, Language DevelopmentLizzie GavinSeptember 25, 2018LG Speech TherapyNYC Speech Therapy, speech therapy, special education, classroom

Keeping Our Brain and Body In The Group!

Keeping Our Brain and Body In The Group!

Is your kiddo having trouble staying focused on 1 activity or topic? Does he or she have difficulty in circle time in school? Instead of reminding your child to “pay attention” or “stay focused,” let’s teach them a more functional lesson: how to keep their brain and their body in the group!

Language Development, education, speech therapyLizzie GavinSeptember 18, 2018LG Speech Therapyeducation, language, social skills, speec, NYC Speech Therapy

Play is the Key to School Readiness

Play is the Key to School Readiness

What skills does a child learn through play? How can you tell if your child is not playing in the typical way? How can speech-language therapy support play skills?

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educationLizzie GavinJuly 24, 2018LG Speech Therapyspeech therapy, play, social skills, preschool, kindergarten, NYC Speech Therapy Comment

The Summer Slide

The Summer Slide

Strategies to avoid the summer slide - or regression of communication skills - this summer!

Language Development, education, speech therapyLizzie GavinJune 26, 2018LG Speech TherapyNYC Speech Therapy, speech therapy, special education, screen time