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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.

Why verbs are so important to speech and language development

Meghan O'Grady

Jan 30, 20242 min read

General speech and language

Why verbs are so important to speech and language development

Verbs and language development

Sensory bins for speech therapy

Meghan O'Grady

Oct 17, 20233 min read

General speech and language

Sensory bins for speech therapy

Using a sensory bin in speech therapy

Child-led play

Katie O'Grady

Oct 13, 20233 min read

General speech and language

Child-led play

Speech therapists tip to child led play, including self talk, parallel play, joint attention and following a child's lead.

Trick or treating with a neurodivergent child

Katie O'Grady

Oct 6, 20234 min read

Neuro-affirming practices

Trick or treating with a neurodivergent child

Halloween is just around the corner! Trick-or-treating is supposed to be an exciting experience for children and their parents, but it...

What is the difference between “speech” and “language”?

Katie O'Grady

Sep 7, 20231 min read

General speech and language

What is the difference between “speech” and “language”?

A quick explanation of the difference between speech and language.

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