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Books and Language
Using books to develop language

Annissia Davis, SLP

Aug 31, 2017
3 min

Books and Language Using books to develop language

Reading is a great way to work on a variety of language skills including vocabulary, reading comprehension, narrative development and sequencing, attention and descriptions are among a few of the skills that can be worked on using books. Engaging in book activities with children from an early age also develops an invaluable lifelong love of reading. While many adults moan at the thought of having to read a book, literacy skills are an important foundational skill that kids wi

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Is My Therapist Amazing?
Signs of a Good Therapist

Annissia Davis, SLP

Jun 26, 2017
3 min

Is My Therapist Amazing? Signs of a Good Therapist

Your child has just begun therapy and you’re mind is firing with a million questions and concerns. Did I start too late? How severe is my child’s problem really? How long will he/she need therapy? And one of the most important questions you can ask, ‘Did I choose the right therapist? Is she going to do a good job with my child?’ The truth is, there are dozens of therapists out there, but is the one you selected a ‘good therapist’? Now, of course the first thing someone may th

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Speech Therapy: School-based vs. Outpatient

Annissia Davis, SLP

Feb 14, 2017
3 min

Speech Therapy: School-based vs. Outpatient

Today, depending on the disorder and severity, some kids are able to receive both school-based therapy and outpatient therapy, and though they may be getting treated for basically the same disorder, the process and qualifications to determine eligibility are somewhat different. Therapists within the school are looking to qualify children under the educational model of service delivery. These children qualify for services based on the impact their disorder may have on their ed

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