Speech Therapy Blog for Children & Parents | Oconomowoc, WI | 53066
Browse through the blog articles written by Jann Fujimoto in Oconomowoc, WI with tips & advice to help parents & children with language issues
You’re invited to the Everyday Learning Series presented by SpeechWorks at Parents Place in Waukesha this April SpeechWorks will present not one but two workshops for parents to learn how our daily activities impact a child’s speech and language development. You can register for one or both sessions by calling 262-549-5575. April 11 from 5:30PM – […]
You're invited to the Everyday Learning Series presented by SpeechWorks at Parents Place in Waukesha this April SpeechWorks will present not one but two workshops for parents to learn how our daily activities impact a child's speech and language development. You can register for one or both sessions by calling 262-549-5575. April 11 from 5:30PM – 7:00PM Everyday Learning Series: … [Read more...]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently added 850 words to their dictionary. I knew that I was a “wordie,” but now it is official and in the dictionary. A few years ago, I heard Merriam-Wester lexicographer Kory Stamper speak at Chicago Ideas Week. She explained the process of how a word gets into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Even though […]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently added 850 words to their dictionary. I knew that I was a “wordie,” but now it is official and in the dictionary. A few years ago, I heard Merriam-Wester lexicographer Kory Stamper speak at Chicago Ideas Week. She explained the process of how a word gets into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Even though I didn’t know the official name for a lexicographer was, … [Read more...]
Undergraduate and graduate students often reach out to SpeechWorks asking for internship, clinical fellowship, or employment opportunities and to seek advice regarding their graduate or post-graduate career. While we do not have any opportunities at this time, I decided to write this blog post to give undergraduate and graduate students my thoughts about things they […]
Undergraduate and graduate students often reach out to SpeechWorks asking for internship, clinical fellowship, or employment opportunities and to seek advice regarding their graduate or post-graduate career. While we do not have any opportunities at this time, I decided to write this blog post to give undergraduate and graduate students my thoughts about things they can do if they are … [Read more...]
If you’re an expecting parent, then you might be interested in The Parents2Be Virtual Conference running the entire month of February. Expert speakers will present on topics such as doulas, prenatal fitness, baby sign, midwifery, and post-partum depression to provide support to expecting parents in their journey. Join me on February 18 at 7:30 PM […]
If you’re an expecting parent, then you might be interested in The Parents2Be Virtual Conference running the entire month of February. Expert speakers will present on topics such as doulas, prenatal fitness, baby sign, midwifery, and post-partum depression to provide support to expecting parents in their journey. Join me on February 18 at 7:30 PM Eastern to learn about speech & language … [Read more...]
Recent studies show that increased screen time by both children AND parents are impacting children’s speech-language development. As child spend more time on devices, their attention and social skills decrease. As parents spend more time on devices instead of engaging with their child, the child misses out on back and forth conversation, vocabulary, and social […]
Recent studies show that increased screen time by both children AND parents are impacting children's speech-language development. As child spend more time on devices, their attention and social skills decrease. As parents spend more time on devices instead of engaging with their child, the child misses out on back and forth conversation, vocabulary, and social skills. Join me on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Has a family member said something to you recently about your child’s speech? Are you getting around to your ‘to do’ list? Concerned about your child’s speech and language development? If you don’t know a speech-language pathologist, here are some places to start looking: Your insurance company If you are looking to use insurance for […]
Has a family member said something to you recently about your child’s speech? Are you getting around to your ‘to do’ list? Concerned about your child’s speech and language development? If you don’t know a speech-language pathologist, here are some places to start looking: Your insurance company If you are looking to use insurance for your child’s speech and language therapy services, look … [Read more...]
People often ask what does a speech-language pathologist actually do? My simple answer is we work on speech, language, cognition and swallowing. We work with newborns to the elderly in a variety of places like homes, schools, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Let me break down the four areas here: Speech Speech is how […]
People often ask what does a speech-language pathologist actually do? My simple answer is we work on speech, language, cognition and swallowing. We work with newborns to the elderly in a variety of places like homes, schools, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Let me break down the four areas here: Speech Speech is how we say things. This includes stuttering, difficulty with a … [Read more...]
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” is a song you might already be hearing in rotation on the radio. Our teeth are important in saying our sounds for speech correctly, because we use them to block our air, place our tongue, and move our lips around them. Go ahead and say […]
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” is a song you might already be hearing in rotation on the radio. Our teeth are important in saying our sounds for speech correctly, because we use them to block our air, place our tongue, and move our lips around them. Go ahead and say FAN. Now say VAN. You mostly likely placed your top teeth over your bottom lip to say the F and the V … [Read more...]
When parents ask what they can do to help their child’s learning, I always tell them to read to and with their child as much as possible. Reading helps children increase attention span, understand sounds, learn letters, and how to hold a book. While it might seem like everyone knows how to hold a book, […]
When parents ask what they can do to help their child’s learning, I always tell them to read to and with their child as much as possible. Reading helps children increase attention span, understand sounds, learn letters, and how to hold a book. While it might seem like everyone knows how to hold a book, I’ve meet children who are 4 and even 5 years old who hold a book upside down and not realize … [Read more...]
I had the opportunity to write a guest blog post for the children’s clothing retailer Chocolate Soup about the importance of routines in our every day life with children. Learn how something as simple as setting out clothes the night before can help increase language skills, establish a routine, and help the day run smoother. […]
I had the opportunity to write a guest blog post for the children's clothing retailer Chocolate Soup about the importance of routines in our every day life with children. Learn how something as simple as setting out clothes the night before can help increase language skills, establish a routine, and help the day run smoother. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP loved her Fashion Plates toy … [Read more...]
