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
Join Jann and our good friends at Lake Country Sleep as we discuss sleep routines and the importance of reading, narrating, and signing. Read more here and don’t forget to chime in in the comments section. To read more about sleep training, catch up on our interview with Lake Country Sleep and the importance of […]
Join Jann and our good friends at Lake Country Sleep as we discuss sleep routines and the importance of reading, narrating, and signing. Read more here and don't forget to chime in in the comments section. To read more about sleep training, catch up on our interview with Lake Country Sleep and the importance of sleep training in general, here. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a speech-language … [Read more...]
Perhaps you’ve heard family stories about the Great Depression or World War II, but have you stopped to think that your family is living through history right now? Years from now, the entire world will think back to 2020 about what they were doing or not doing as a result of COVID-19. We’ll think back […]
Perhaps you've heard family stories about the Great Depression or World War II, but have you stopped to think that your family is living through history right now? Years from now, the entire world will think back to 2020 about what they were doing or not doing as a result of COVID-19. We'll think back in terms of before, during, and after the stay at home orders. Why not take this opportunity … [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. Leap Day rolls around every four years because the earth takes approximately 365.242 days to orbit the sun. If an extra day wasn’t added to our calendars, then our seasons would […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Leap Day rolls around every four years because the earth takes approximately 365.242 days to orbit the sun. If an extra day wasn’t added to our calendars, then our seasons would be off by about 25 days over the course of one hundred … [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...]
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...]
Jann was honored to be the very first guest on the In Plain Language podcast with our friends from Malty the Blue Tiger. Listen to Episode 1 to hear “How to Help Kids Be Confident in Their Own Voices.” Podcast can be streamed via Anchor or Apple iTunes. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a speech-language […]
Jann was honored to be the very first guest on the In Plain Language podcast with our friends from Malty the Blue Tiger. Listen to Episode 1 to hear "How to Help Kids Be Confident in Their Own Voices." Podcast can be streamed via Anchor or Apple iTunes. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and owner of SpeechWorks located in Oconomowoc, WI. She helps children in … [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...]
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...]
