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The Connection Between Speech & Airway
Has your child been in speech therapy for years and hit a plateau? Does your child produce speech sounds in therapy, but then fall apart...
Melissa Goff
Jun 3, 20241 min read


S Sounds: Stopping and Lisping
Did you know there are multiple error patterns that can impact the /s/ sound? For example, a child could have an interdental lisp, a...
Melissa Goff
May 28, 20241 min read


Butterflies & Bugs Speech & Language Activities
Butterflies and other bugs are fun topics for speech and language activities. Many speech and language goals can be met while studying...
Melissa Goff
May 20, 20241 min read


What Are Minimal Pairs?
Minimal pairs are two words that differ by only one sound, such as, “wing/ring.” Why are minimal pairs relevant to speech therapy? If a...
Melissa Goff
May 15, 20241 min read


Books for Sequencing Goals
Sequencing, or putting events in chronological order, is an important skill for children to master. Sequencing can be targeted in speech...
Melissa Goff
May 6, 20241 min read


Ocean Speech & Language Activities
Summer is just around the corner! The ocean is a great topic for spring speech and language activities. There are many ways to target...
Melissa Goff
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Frog Speech & Language Activities
Spring is all about growth. The transformation from tadpole to frog makes frogs one of my favorite topics for spring speech and language...
Melissa Goff
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Tongue Twisters for Speech Therapy
Can you say that three times fast?! Tongue twisters are a fun way to practice speech sounds for kids at the sentence and conversational...
Melissa Goff
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Spring Books for Speech Therapy
Spring is here! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating spring. I love selecting books from the local...
Melissa Goff
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Easter Books for Speech Therapy
Easter is fast approaching! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating Easter with your children. I love...
Melissa Goff
Mar 29, 20241 min read


When “R” and “L” Sound Like “W” (Gliding)
As speech sounds are developing, many children will make one sound in place of another. A common pattern, known as a phonological...
Melissa Goff
Mar 25, 20241 min read


What Are the Earliest Consonants to Develop in Speech?
The earliest consonants to develop in English are the sounds made with the lips and front of the tongue, such as: /m, b, t, n, w, d, p/....
Melissa Goff
Mar 18, 20241 min read


St. Patrick’s Day Speech & Language Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and there are many ways to target speech and language goals with this holiday. I love selecting books from...
Melissa Goff
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Women’s History Month Themed Speech & Language Activities
March is Women’s History Month, and there are many ways to target speech and language goals while studying the contributions of women. I...
Melissa Goff
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Black History Month Themed Speech & Language Activities
February is Black History Month, and it’s an important time to honor the contributions of African American citizens to our society....
Melissa Goff
Feb 24, 20241 min read


Mardi Gras Themed Speech & Language Activities
New Orleans Mardi Gras is definitely on my bucket list! I’ve been fortunate enough to experience Carnival in Europe, but I’ve never been...
Melissa Goff
Feb 12, 20241 min read


What is Oral Resting Posture, and Why is it Important?
As both a speech therapist and a myofunctional therapist, I look for the “why” behind the symptoms. Many children who are referred to me...
Melissa Goff
Feb 7, 20241 min read


President’s Day Book List + Extension Activities
President’s Day is more than a long weekend (although that part is definitely appreciated!). In therapy, families can learn about this...
Melissa Goff
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Valentine’s Day Book List + Extension Activities
Valentine’s Day is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about ways to show we care, kindness, and traditions....
Melissa Goff
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Celebrating MLK Day in Speech Therapy
The inspiring life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a wonderful topic for speech therapy in January–or any time of the year....
Melissa Goff
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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