Did you know that research shows...

Bilinguals identify cognates with higher accuracy and faster speed than noncognate words(Squires et al, 2020)

Bilingual students show cross-linguistic transfer and feasibility. (Kambanaros et al 2017)

Using cognates leads to greater gains in vocabulary naming (Dam et al 2020)

This is why I created a Spanish-English articulations screener using Cognates. Same list of words gets you all the sounds you need in most word positions.

You can find this resource in the Digital Market

AI is everywhere, ready to bring it to your therapy sessions? As the founder of ASD 123 (Accessible Speech Development) I would love for you, my SLPeeps, to try out what I've built! Please let me know what you think!

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/asd-123/id1577037312

Calling all SLPs who are interested in bringing new innovation into our field!

I am the founder of a startup called ASD 123 which stands for Accessible Speech Development (www.ASD-123.com). I am driving interactivity through the child's voice; where the child's voice will bring about an action on the app.

I am currently looking for SLPs who are interested in participating in this round of beta testing which lasts approximately 8 weeks. Did I mention it is all free to be a part of this?!

Here is the link to my app:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/asd-123/id1577037312

Please feel free to reach out to me here on Liricare or via email ([email protected])

Together let's put out some positive and functional innovation for our clients and patients!

Did you know that caregiver education is essential to a child’s carryover/generalization of skills within the home, school, and community?

Creating understanding, responsive, respectful, and collaborative rapport with caregivers can yield to an environment where caregivers feel safe and encouraged to learn.

Clink the link below to gain insights on how a speech-language pathologist can integrate such an approach when providing caregiver training for augmentative and alternative communication and/or multimodal communication use (which involves all forms of communication use). 💞🤩✨💖

https://www.theinformedslp.com/reviews

*Awareness*

I am sure many of us have at least once encountered certain individuals who, neither are RCI certified SLPs nor have any legit knowledge on communication disorders, claim to have solutions that supposedly enable them to "cure" Autism, ADHD, and other communication disorders in children. These claims often promise remedy, taking advantage of the limited knowledge and vulnerability of parents seeking help for their children.
This issue is deeply concerning as it highlights the significant lack in our society's awareness on speech-language problems.
It's disheartening to see how far we still have to go to educate people and develop effective, evidence-based policies and guidelines to address these challenges.
It is important that we work to raise awareness about the significance of proper diagnosis and intervention.
We must work together to ensure that parents and caregivers are well informed about the same. Understanding these conditions is crucial in bringing awareness, acceptance and support for those diagnosed.

Did you know the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative IDDSI has a YouTube channel?❣️

If you are an experiential learner who develops understanding more easily with visuals and hands-on guidance you will find the IDDSI YouTube channel beneficial to your learning style. 🤩

https://youtu.be/9tRoJ31Mz30?si=e63JYschrsV_aNkJ

https://youtu.be/7C0lZOhMULw?si=cYLuha3qNBMr5nrP

https://youtu.be/peiLPtnmEsA?si=5dO78t2NXOddervZ

Did you know that delayed echolalia is the first stage of gestalt language development?! It’s a building block not something that should be extinguished❣️

If you are looking for an introduction to gestalt language development checkout this free masterclass designed for parents and professionals❣️

This free class also discusses how child-led therapy can help support children’s overall language development❣️🤩
https://www.meaningfulspeech.com/offers/YpBHFc24/checkout

For a deep dive into the well-verified, decades long, qualitative research that details the differences between gestalt language processing and analytic language processing (the mainstream development of language through single word use) look no further than this amazing site which will grant you access to more educational resources 🤩:

https://communicationdevelopmentcenter.com/

“What Speech Therapists Wish Parents Knew” presented by Big Heart Toys💖

If you are a neurodiveristy-affirming therapist you are not alone❣️💓💗💓

The video warmed my heart 🫶🏾 It is always so revitalizing to witness a tribe like Jessie and Chris affirm the research associated with neurodiversity-affirming techniques and approaches ✨💖this glimmer is a reminder that we can be the change our speech friends need when we join in allyship and integrate their individualized needs into our therapeutic practices.
https://youtu.be/xPVYpmNR5BI?si=BjULoA8gwD1MtqJb

Check out expert insights/tips on early feeding development❣️🤩🤓

“I share that the primary issue arises when children become solely dependent on pouches for nutrition, missing out on essential chewing experiences needed to further oral motor development and exposing them to a limited range of tastes and textures.”

“In many cases of selective eaters, I find that educating caregivers about toddlers and their relationship with food, and coaching them on fun food activities, relieves stress for both caregiver and child.” -Stefanie LaManna, Speech-Language Pathologist

Stefanie goes on to share ways SLPs can support caregivers:
💖Educate them of developmental expectations/indicators of pediatric feeding disorders that expand past picky eating
💖Refer them to a dietitian for specific and individualized expectations regarding growth and weight gain
💖Encourage engagement with their child in less stressful food-related activities that incorporate learning absent of demands to actually eat
💖Suggest ways to make food fun so their child can explore foods without feeling pressured or overwhelmed

Read full article in detail here: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2024-0501-picky-eaters-feeding-pouches-slp/full/

Discover 10 fun and engaging summer activities designed to boost speech and language skills for children. Our latest blog provides practical tips for parents and SLPs to incorporate outdoor adventures into learning. Improve communication skills while making the most of the summer season! Read more to explore these creative ideas.

Full blog: https://content.liricare.com/summer-speech-activities/