Action words (also known as verbs) are so important for children to understand and use in order to talk about what is happening around them. Nouns (those people, places, and things) are also necessary vocabulary words, however, they tend to limit the messages we can...
A whole new batch of kids will be entering preschool and kindergarten this fall! This can be a new adventure for some parents and raise questions such as, “Is my child ready?” “What do they need to know?” “What can I do to help?” Below are a few fun and easy ideas to...
Are you concerned about your child’s speech development? Do you worry about how your interactions are affecting his or her language skills? Recently, we’ve had parents asking questions about how to talk to their 16-24 month-olds. We’ve got 3 tips directed towards...
By: Margaret “Speech was one of the best things we ever did.” That’s what parents told me last fall when I asked about their experiences in the waiting room at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center in North Liberty. At the time, I was completely new to the world of...
Have you ever wondered what treatment approaches are used at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center (ETLC)? At ETLC our therapists all have masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and are constantly learning and seeking out the most current evidence-based...
A quick start guide for working on answering wh- questions with your child. Does your child or a child you work with struggle to respond to questions appropriately or even at all? It’s not uncommon for children with language deficits to not have the words required to...