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...
by Enrichment Therapies | Mar 28, 2024 | Speech & Language
Have you ever wondered if your child’s speech is developing as it should? We know it can be confusing to know what to expect at each stage of development. As your child learns to talk, they are constantly saying new words and trying ways to move their mouth....
by Enrichment Therapies | Mar 13, 2024 | Play, Speech & Language
Do you find it difficult to assist your child in their speech and language development at home? You are not alone! One of the best ways to target language at home is to play. Young children learn language best during natural routines such as play. It can be easy to...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 14, 2023 | Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
By: Josie Denning, M.A., CF-SLP The holidays are right around the corner! Not only can this be a fun time spent with family and friends, but there are plenty of opportunities to grow your child’s language skills. Here are five ways to incorporate language building...
by Enrichment Therapies | Nov 22, 2023 | Developmental Stages, Resources, Speech & Language
Parents spend the most time with their children, therefore you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Building language and your child’s development don’t stop once you leave the therapy room. Their expanding minds soak up the most language at home, which...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 26, 2023 | Speech & Language
When you hear the term “speech”, what do you think of? What about when you hear the term “language”? Do the two words mean the same thing? These terms get thrown around quite often in the world of pediatric speech-language therapy, but their meanings are often...
