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
As families and friends gather together during the holiday season, you may have someone mention their concern to you about your child’s speech and language development. Maybe they’re comparing your child to a sibling, a cousin, or their own child. First, exhale. Sometimes these comments may seem grating or guilting but know deep down, especially […]
As families and friends gather together during the holiday season, you may have someone mention their concern to you about your child's speech and language development. Maybe they're comparing your child to a sibling, a cousin, or their own child. First, exhale. Sometimes these comments may seem grating or guilting but know deep down, especially if it is not obvious, that your … [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...]
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. Development of strong communication skills is extremely important—and parents anxiously await their child’s first words. Yet common misconceptions remain. One is […]
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. Development of strong communication skills is extremely important—and parents anxiously await their child’s first words. Yet common misconceptions remain. One … [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...]
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these […]
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these are often new experiences for children and can prompt a lot of questions, concern, and … [Read more...]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & […]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & Speech Month, … [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...]
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...]
