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
Jann had the opportunity to visit with our friends at Malty the Blue Tiger about how story time can be used to increase a child’s language development. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a life-long reader, speech-language pathologist, and owner of SpeechWorks in Oconomowoc, WI. *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an […]
Jann had the opportunity to visit with our friends at Malty the Blue Tiger about how story time can be used to increase a child's language development. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a life-long reader, speech-language pathologist, and owner of SpeechWorks in Oconomowoc, WI. *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to … [Read more...]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child’s overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. […]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child's overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. While a child might not be as a baby, knowing how to hold a book, recognizing that the text is upside … [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...]
Research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggests that children as young as 18 months demonstrated language delays. The study included children ages 6 months and 2 years in Toronto between 2011 and 2015. At 18 months, 20% of the children had daily average screentime of 28 minutes, based on parental reporting. Using […]
Research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggests that children as young as 18 months demonstrated language delays. The study included children ages 6 months and 2 years in Toronto between 2011 and 2015. At 18 months, 20% of the children had daily average screentime of 28 minutes, based on parental reporting. Using a language screening tools,researchers found that the … [Read more...]
Mad Libs have been for people of all ages since 1958. Mad Libs are short stories complete with fill-in-the blank. Each blank has a part of speech or category like parts of the body, numbers, places, adjectives, nouns, verbs, or exclamations that is collected from players to complete the story. Once all of the blanks […]
Mad Libs have been for people of all ages since 1958. Mad Libs are short stories complete with fill-in-the blank. Each blank has a part of speech or category like parts of the body, numbers, places, adjectives, nouns, verbs, or exclamations that is collected from players to complete the story. Once all of the blanks are completed, then everyone enjoys a funny story. Mad Libs are a fun way to … [Read more...]
Who doesn’t love a good joke? Jokes make kids laugh and giggle, but they also help develop language and social skills. Read along to learn why they are funny, how they help and a few good jokes. Word Play Jokes often rely on homophones or multiple meaning words to elicit laughs. Homophones or multiple meaning […]
Who doesn’t love a good joke? Jokes make kids laugh and giggle, but they also help develop language and social skills. Read along to learn why they are funny, how they help and a few good jokes. Word Play Jokes often rely on homophones or multiple meaning words to elicit laughs. Homophones or multiple meaning words are words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Telling jokes like … [Read more...]
Have you been to your local farmers’ market lately? The popularity of farmers’ market have increased so much in the last few years that many communities offer both summer and winter markets. No matter the season, they provide an opportunity to spend time with your family, a yummy way to fill your tummy and a rich […]
Have you been to your local farmers' market lately? The popularity of farmers’ market have increased so much in the last few years that many communities offer both summer and winter markets. No matter the season, they provide an opportunity to spend time with your family, a yummy way to fill your tummy and a rich multi-sensorial experience, which can increase your child’s speech-language … [Read more...]
Here are three techniques you can do to help nurture your child’s speech-language development. Who knows, you may be doing some of these without realizing it. Modeling We’re not talking about strutting the catwalks during New York Fashion week, but simply providing your child with verbal examples. Children learn by what they see and […]
Here are three techniques you can do to help nurture your child’s speech-language development. Who knows, you may be doing some of these without realizing it. Modeling We’re not talking about strutting the catwalks during New York Fashion week, but simply providing your child with verbal examples. Children learn by what they see and hear – we model good behaviors for them, so it … [Read more...]
If a baby can hear, then why would a parent or caregiver decide to introduce sign language? Parents sometimes ask if introducing sign language to their infant and toddler to encourage communication can interfere with speech and language development. As a speech-language pathologist and a mother, I always tell parents to give it a try […]
If a baby can hear, then why would a parent or caregiver decide to introduce sign language? Parents sometimes ask if introducing sign language to their infant and toddler to encourage communication can interfere with speech and language development. As a speech-language pathologist and a mother, I always tell parents to give it a try because it can give your family another way to communicate. … [Read more...]
Toddlers surrounded by background noise at home and at school have a harder time learning new words according to studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Researchers found that toddlers aged 22 to 30 months were better able to learn new words when the background noise was the quietest. Children were able to overcome […]
Toddlers surrounded by background noise at home and at school have a harder time learning new words according to studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Researchers found that toddlers aged 22 to 30 months were better able to learn new words when the background noise was the quietest. Children were able to overcome the effects of the increased background noise if they had language … [Read more...]
