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Melissa Goff
May 28, 20241 min read
S Sounds: Stopping and Lisping
Did you know there are multiple error patterns that can impact the /s/ sound? For example, a child could have an interdental lisp, a...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Frog Speech & Language Activities
Spring is all about growth. The transformation from tadpole to frog makes frogs one of my favorite topics for spring speech and language...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Spring Books for Speech Therapy
Spring is here! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating spring. I love selecting books from the local...
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Melissa Goff
Mar 18, 20241 min read
What Are the Earliest Consonants to Develop in Speech?
The earliest consonants to develop in English are the sounds made with the lips and front of the tongue, such as: /m, b, t, n, w, d, p/....
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Melissa Goff
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Mardi Gras Themed Speech & Language Activities
New Orleans Mardi Gras is definitely on my bucket list! I’ve been fortunate enough to experience Carnival in Europe, but I’ve never been...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Valentine’s Day Book List + Extension Activities
Valentine’s Day is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about ways to show we care, kindness, and traditions....
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Melissa Goff
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Owl Book List + Extension Activities
Learning about owls is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about where owls live, their habitats, and...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 5, 20241 min read
Playing Grocery Store for Language Therapy
Did you know that playing “grocery store” can target goals for language therapy? Many children have toy food and baskets at home. It’s...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Winter Animals Book List + Extension Activities
Learning about winter animals, both in the north and south poles, is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Stuffed Animals for Language Therapy
Did you know that stuffed animals can be used for language therapy? Many of us have stuffed animals lying around the house. Grab your...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Winter Solstice Themed Books & Lessons
The longest night of the year, also called Winter Solstice, is coming up on December 21st. While I personally look forward to the...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 11, 20231 min read
What is “Myo” Therapy, and Does Your Child Need It?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy–myo for short–works the muscles of the face and mouth. There is a focus on proper chewing and swallowing,...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Best Christmas + Hanukkah Books for Kids
I definitely consider myself to be a bookworm! I love using books whenever possible in speech therapy, and books are an easy way to...
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Melissa Goff
Nov 24, 20231 min read
The Best Winter Books for Multiple Speech & Language Goals
Books are a wonderful way to target speech and language goals. By reading to your child, you can build understanding by asking...
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Melissa Goff
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Articulation Disorders in Kids: Will They Just Outgrow Them?
Today, we will define an articulation disorder, also called a speech sound disorder. We will also discuss some underlying causes, as well...
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