by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 2, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) falls under the umbrella of speech sound disorders. It is simply a label to identify a specific type of speech sound disorder, not a medical diagnosis. CAS is characterized by the inaccuracy of motor movements needed to produce and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Sep 25, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
AAC… What is that? If you’re a parent of a child with a speech or language impairment, you likely have heard of this acronym, but may not understand what it means. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication; which means finding a different or...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 27, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
There are so many attractions in Des Moines for family fun! Not only are these great options to tire out your little ones, but these can be great opportunities for language input and learning. We put together a list of our favorite five local attractions in the heart...
by Enrichment Therapies | May 13, 2024 | Social Skills
By: Kacy Schmiedt, M.S., CCC-SLP Building meaningful friendships is an important part of a child’s social development. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies you can use to help support your child in fostering positive connections with their...
by Enrichment Therapies | Apr 9, 2024 | Feeding & Swallowing
By: Josie Denning, M.A., CF-SLP Are you worried about your child’s eating habits? Is your child just picky, or is there a bigger issue? Feeding therapy focuses on the child eating a more diverse diet with different textures, tastes, and temperatures. Here are five...
