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
Oscar-winning films are definitely must-watch movies. Here at SpeechWorks, we love movies, but especially movies about the importance of communication in daily life. CODA is a film that fully captures heart, soul, and depth while also offering an empathetic view from every perspective of the main characters. It captured the weight of responsibility of 17-year-old […]
Oscar-winning films are definitely must-watch movies. Here at SpeechWorks, we love movies, but especially movies about the importance of communication in daily life. CODA is a film that fully captures heart, soul, and depth while also offering an empathetic view from every perspective of the main characters. It captured the weight of responsibility of 17-year-old Ruby, the only hearing … [Read more...]
The term “screen time” refers to the time we spend using devices or engaging with technology in some way. Depending on the device, your child’s screen time could include anything from watching YouTube videos on their smartphone to playing games on their tablet or doing homework on their computer. Children today grow up in an […]
The term "screen time" refers to the time we spend using devices or engaging with technology in some way. Depending on the device, your child's screen time could include anything from watching YouTube videos on their smartphone to playing games on their tablet or doing homework on their computer. Children today grow up in an environment that is heavily influenced by technology. However, since … [Read more...]
Speech therapy can be used for a variety of reasons, from childhood speech disorders to speech impairments that are caused by injury or illness. If your child requires speech therapy, it can be difficult to know where to find resources in your area. Birth To Three Birth To Three is a federal resource provides services […]
Speech therapy can be used for a variety of reasons, from childhood speech disorders to speech impairments that are caused by injury or illness. If your child requires speech therapy, it can be difficult to know where to find resources in your area. Birth To Three Birth To Three is a federal resource provides services to help address the developmental needs of children from birth to age … [Read more...]
March 2 is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, American author of classics like The Cat in the Hat and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday will create memories for your family, impress fun rhyming words to your child, and make for a fun day. If you’re not sure how […]
March 2 is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, American author of classics like The Cat in the Hat and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday will create memories for your family, impress fun rhyming words to your child, and make for a fun day. If you're not sure how to celebrate, then give these ideas a try. Dine on green eggs and ham Determine once and for all if … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Some people wait for the Oscar award nominations, but here at SpeechWorks we look forward to the end of January when the American Library Association announces their annual youth media awards, […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Some people wait for the Oscar award nominations, but here at SpeechWorks we look forward to the end of January when the American Library Association announces their annual youth media awards, including the John Newbery Medal for the most … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. The announcement of the Caldecott award winners at the end of the month always brings joy to the end of January each year. The Randolph Caldecott Medal was named in honor […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. The announcement of the Caldecott award winners at the end of the month always brings joy to the end of January each year. The Randolph Caldecott Medal was named in honor of the nineteenth-century English illustrator. Awarded annually by the … [Read more...]
SpeechWorks is growing to help more children become confident communicators. Are you a speech-language pathologist or know of one looking for part-time, in-person contract work with pre-school and elementary aged students this upcoming school year? School day hours and up to 20 hours/wk in the Waukesha area. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; WI DSPS […]
SpeechWorks is growing to help more children become confident communicators. Are you a speech-language pathologist or know of one looking for part-time, in-person contract work with pre-school and elementary aged students this upcoming school year? School day hours and up to 20 hours/wk in the Waukesha area. Requirements: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; WI DSPS and/or WI DPI … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. If you’re planning a trip by plane, train, or automobile, then you’re probably looking for things to entertain your kids to hold off the inevitable “Are we there yet?” questions for […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. If you’re planning a trip by plane, train, or automobile, then you’re probably looking for things to entertain your kids to hold off the inevitable “Are we there yet?” questions for as long as possible. While we can’t guarantee how long it … [Read more...]
After a challenging year of virtual, hybrid, and modified in-person learning, quarantines, and switching between learning models, SpeechWorks offers some advice and encouragement to families on low-stress ways they can support their children’s language, literacy, and learning skills at home this summer. Many parents have been understandably concerned about their child’s academic progress this school […]
After a challenging year of virtual, hybrid, and modified in-person learning, quarantines, and switching between learning models, SpeechWorks offers some advice and encouragement to families on low-stress ways they can support their children’s language, literacy, and learning skills at home this summer. Many parents have been understandably concerned about their child’s academic progress this … [Read more...]
With 1.1 billion young people worldwide at risk of hearing loss from unsafe use of personal audio devices and exposure to noisy activities, SpeechWorks is reminding parents of simple ways they can help their children protect their hearing as we head into the summer leisure season. Summer is always a time of heightened risk for […]
With 1.1 billion young people worldwide at risk of hearing loss from unsafe use of personal audio devices and exposure to noisy activities, SpeechWorks is reminding parents of simple ways they can help their children protect their hearing as we head into the summer leisure season. Summer is always a time of heightened risk for kids since they have more free time on their hands—time they often … [Read more...]
