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Topics in Speech Therapy
Welcome to the Speech Language Play NYC Blog. Each week we share a new blog post about topics in speech, language, play, and social development.
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Echolalia Communicates!
What is echolalia and what can speech therapist and families do to support
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 27, 20232 min read
Tips and strategies for the back to school transition
Quick and simple tips to help a child transition back to school
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20231 min read
Therapy for Gestalt Language Learners versus Analytic Language Learners
How does speech therapy differ for analytic language processors (word babies) and gestalt language processors (intonation babies)
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Gestalt Language Processors versus Analytic Language Processors
Gestalt language development versus analytic language development.
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Three Ways to Help a Child Transition to and from a School Break
1. Create a visual calendar A visual calendar shows the days a child will be in school and the days they will be at home/on vacation/at...
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Growth Mindset
Learning a new skill or attempting a novel task can be challenging. It requires persistence, reflection and an ability to manage...
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Guide to a Successful Playdate
Play dates are a wonderful way for children to meet and develop relationships with peers. On the surface, play may look simple and...
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Routines and Language Learning Opportunites
Never underestimate the power of routines for supporting language development. When I work with children I like to establish routines...
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Strategies to support Late Talkers
Children’s language is developing rapidly in the first few years of life. From cooing and babbling, imitating speech sounds and using...
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Late talkers and prelinguistic skills
What is a late talker and the speech and language skills that develop before words.
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Our Neuro-affirming social groups
The way in which our social groups are neuro-affirming
Meghan O'Grady
Aug 3, 20232 min read
What counts as a true first word?
Learning words is a milestone in a child’s development. Before words develop for Analytic Language Learners, though, children frequently...
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