Communication Options

Stuttering in toddlers: As an SLP & a mom of young children, I often receive questions from friends asking about their child's development - specifically what is considered "normal" vs when to be concerned. Did you know that approximately 5% of all children go through a period of stuttering that lasts 6 months or more?... Want to know if your child’s dysfluencies are really stuttering or if it's developmentally appropriate? use this chart from Speech Zone below if you to help differentiate.

A great reminder from The SLT Scrapbook: Functional language over academic language, every time. Right?! When it comes to playing with dough, you *could* name the colors.... OR you could talk about... What it feels like... What it smells like What you're building What tools you're using What you're doing with the dough and where you put it plus lots of other useful core words! You can model SO many different verbs, prepositions, and descriptive words while playing with the dough. AND, you can target a range of core words while playing too. . Not forgetting to mention the range of actions you can model and encourage the child to imitate while playing with the dough as well! ...Now, doesn't that sound better than just labelling the colors?

Registration is now open for our``Partners in Play`` sessions starting in the fall. Find more information to sessions offered and download the form at https://communicationoptionsinc.ca/parents-corner

See link for a great resource for Social thinking. Not sure what Social thinking means - or why it matters?? Check out my post @communicationpartnersinplay https://www.facebook.com/communicationpartnersinplay The "we thinkers" books are a great resource and universal language for all kids - but especially for those who need more direct teaching for awareness of social situations and the "unwritten rules" in our community and society. Here is a direct link to the free stuff and parent section on the website: https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuff - the books are under read aloud resources.

Welcome to the Communication Options Facebook page. We provide service to private clients as well as school districts for students with mild-moderate and severe communication needs. Communication Options serves our community with quality intervention programs and compassionate support to families and children. ... The Company Vision is focused on 3 Core Values: -Dedicated to innovative practice -Committed to exceeding customer expectations -A passion for personal and professional growth Follow this page to receive information on speech and language norms as well as tips and tricks for helping your child's development.