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Speech & Language
Accommodations & Modifications for Success
Is your child struggling in school? Do changes need to be made? Perhaps there are learning accommodations or modifications that could be put in place to help your child succeed. As educators and parents, we all share the same goals. We want each child to learn, to...
Visual Supports for Transitions
This past weekend, we (the staff at the Des Moines location) had the opportunity to share information about modifications and accommodations for a presentation at the Inclusive Ministry Conference. As a speech-language pathologist, a portion of my piece of the...
Start with Success: Preschool Edition
Has your child started preschool, but it has not been a smooth start? Is your daycare provider starting to raise concerns about the way your child plays with other children or how they communicate? During storytime at the library or playgroup at church, have you...
School Speech Therapy AND Private Speech Therapy?
By: Kelsey Coaldrake, M.A., CCC-SLP How do you know if private speech therapy is right for your child? As the school year starts you may be meeting to discuss your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and talking with the speech-language pathologist at school...
Tips for Targeting Goals with Pete the Cat
Tips for Targeting Goals with Pete the Cat By: Kelsey Coaldrake, M.A., CCC-SLP The “Pete the Cat” series by Eric Litwin has become quite extensive and I find that kids LOVE these books. Many of these stories are great for targeting speech, language, and learning...