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
May is national Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), and Oconomowoc-based speech-language pathologist Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP of SpeechWorks is using this year’s observance to encourage residents to seek an evaluation for a communication or swallowing disorder if they have concerns about themselves, a child, or another loved one. These disorders are common in children […]
May is national Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), and Oconomowoc-based speech-language pathologist Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP of SpeechWorks is using this year’s observance to encourage residents to seek an evaluation for a communication or swallowing disorder if they have concerns about themselves, a child, or another loved one. These disorders are common in children as well as in adults—yet … [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...]
As of May 1, 2021, SpeechWorks has a new office in downtown Oconomowoc at 137 South Cross Street. The new location is just one block over and one block down from our previous location. This second floor office is larger, features ample parking, has multiple waiting areas, and is easily accessible by foot to Fowler […]
As of May 1, 2021, SpeechWorks has a new office in downtown Oconomowoc at 137 South Cross Street. The new location is just one block over and one block down from our previous location. This second floor office is larger, features ample parking, has multiple waiting areas, and is easily accessible by foot to Fowler Lake and downtown Oconomowoc. Therapy can be held in a first floor conference room … [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. Have you ever considered an online book club? The basic idea of a book club is to read a book, then come together to talk about it with others. Whether you’re […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Have you ever considered an online book club? The basic idea of a book club is to read a book, then come together to talk about it with others. Whether you're social distancing or wanting to keep in touch with a friend who has moved away or … [Read more...]
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association defines telepractice as “the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client or clinician to clinician for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.” SpeechWorks has provided speech-language therapy services through telepractice since 2014 to individuals and school districts […]
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association defines telepractice as "the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client or clinician to clinician for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation." SpeechWorks has provided speech-language therapy services through … [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. Whether the holidays are approaching, you’re getting ready for summer, your household is heading back to school, one year alone can have so many different times when life gets a little […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Whether the holidays are approaching, you're getting ready for summer, your household is heading back to school, one year alone can have so many different times when life gets a little busier than others. Providing schedules and routines for … [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. Happy International Games Week! Libraries all around the world are getting in on the fun by offering fun events, so visit your local library to see if they are hosting an […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Happy International Games Week! Libraries all around the world are getting in on the fun by offering fun events, so visit your local library to see if they are hosting an event, to see if they have games you can borrow, to see if they have … [Read more...]
If you or your pediatrician has concerns about your toddler’s speech-language development, early intervention is important to helping a toddler’s growth and development. When a toddler has a speech-language delay, parents sometimes wait until the next well-check doctor’s appointment to express their concern or wait until the child “grows out of it.” If you think […]
If you or your pediatrician has concerns about your toddler's speech-language development, early intervention is important to helping a toddler's growth and development. When a toddler has a speech-language delay, parents sometimes wait until the next well-check doctor's appointment to express their concern or wait until the child "grows out of it." If you think about it, waiting 6 months for … [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. With U.S. Census Bureau data indicating that at least 350 languages are being spoken across American homes—and nearly 10% of school-age children nationwide who are classified as English language learners (ELLs)—bilingual […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. With U.S. Census Bureau data indicating that at least 350 languages are being spoken across American homes—and nearly 10% of school-age children nationwide who are classified as English language learners (ELLs)—bilingual children are far from … [Read more...]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication […]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication … [Read more...]
