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Snowday? Snowhat! Winter Speech and Language Activities

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Tips for Beating Cabin Fever with Fun Speech and Language Activities for Kids Winter weather often means spending more time indoors, which can be challenging for both kids and parents. As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, I understand the importance of keeping children engaged and learning, even when they’re stuck indoors. Here are some creative and…

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How Reading with Your Little Ones Helps with Language Development and Enriches Vocabulary

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By: Marci Nace-Britt M.S., CCC-SLP, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Talk, LLC Babies begin to absorb the sounds, rhythms, and words they hear in the earliest days of infancy and reading to them can play a crucial role in this process. Reading with your little ones is more than just a bedtime ritual; it’s a powerful tool…

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Understanding Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents of Young Children

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By: Marci Britt, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Talk, LLC Your child’s ability to communicate effectively is paramount to their growth and future success. As a parent, you may have heard about “articulation therapy” but are not quite sure what it entails. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of articulation therapy to help…

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Navigating Early Communication: Understanding the Difference Between Speech and Language

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By: Marci Britt, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Talk, LLC As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and a mom, I understand that raising a young child comes with a multitude of joys and challenges. One aspect of your child’s development that may be on your mind is their ability to communicate effectively. It’s not uncommon for…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

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I am so thankful that I am able to do teletherapy during this crazy time and continue to work on speech and language goals.  But, I know that teletherapy is even more screen time!  If your household is anything like mine, screen time is out of control right now!  It’s difficult to balance activities for…

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Meet Kasey

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Hello! My name is Kasey Gray and I am a licensed, ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist. I earned both my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and my master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from James Madison University. I have experience providing speech therapy services in a variety of settings including outpatient hospital clinics,…

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VA School’s Cancelled

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The news is heartbreaking.  So many of my kids need the structure and routine that their school day provides.  I am learning about teletherapy today and tomorrow in the hopes that I will still be able to provide therapy to some of my clients.  Here is a helpful resource for today. https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/overwhelmed-by-all-the-ideas-we-put-them-in-one-place-for-you-by-subject