by Enrichment Therapies | Sep 11, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Speech & Language
Written By: Suzanne Schuchert, M.S., CCC-SLP This definition of executive function from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child is great: “Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention,...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 30, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Speech & Language
Executive function is a term used to describe the cognitive process of how people self-regulate, prioritize, plan, initiate, and attend to tasks. Oftentimes, we explain it to children (and adults!) as being the “boss” of our brain. The boss has to tell our brain what...
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 | Aug 21, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
We’ve heard this question from parents before, “If they work on their skills with the SLP at school, will that mess up what they’re doing here?” The short answer: No! School-based speech pathology services and private services are both valuable and meaningful for...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 16, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
Written by: Taelor Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP Your child’s first three years of life are full of growing, changing, and learning. You may have heard the saying, “kids are like sponges,” and this is true! They learn by observing and taking in information from their...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 14, 2024 | Executive Function, Resources, Uncategorized
Written by: Taelor Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP We know you live a busy, full, and exciting life. Shuffling kids to and from practices, making sure everyone is fed and on time for all their activities, and managing everyone’s ever-changing schedules. Injuries, while a part...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jul 31, 2024 | Reading, Resources, School Aged Activities
Middle school, high school, and college can be a difficult adjustment for any student! While the added layer of a dyslexia diagnosis has its strengths, it also poses some challenges, such as note-taking. Here are some helpful assistive technological resources to...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jul 22, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Reading, Speech & Language
Written By: Nidhi Patel, M.S., CCC-SLP Fact or myth? Speaking multiple languages at home may cause a child to have delays in their speech or language development. MYTH! This is a common misconception that impacts many families. About 20% of children in the United...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jul 17, 2024 | Speech & Language
Written by: Brooke Haessig M.A., CF-SLP The early years of a child’s life are the most critical for language development. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we play a crucial role in helping them grow effective communication skills. Here, we will explore the...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 19, 2024 | Reading, Speech & Language
The foundation for successful reading is built in preschool with key skills called “phonological awareness.” Phonological awareness skills help a child notice and work with the sounds that make up words. These skills are crucial for your child to sound out and spell...
