When a loved one is depressed, family and friends are often left wondering how they can help. After interviewing people who have lived...

As we head into the colder months, illnesses and inclement weather can pose barriers for patients to attend in-person sessions. Depending...

When children engage in challenging behaviors, it can be a difficult and emotional experience for everyone involved; however, these...

The first word is a big milestone for many children and parents. But long before talking, babies learn to interact with their parents and...

This month we’re celebrating seven years since the start of Fun First Therapy. It’s difficult to articulate what this journey has meant...

The term “Social Story” was originally created and trademarked by Carol Gray. She is also actually from Michigan (just like Fun First...

Teletherapy can be an effective way to deliver speech/language services;  however, gaining kids’ attention and keeping them focused and...

Have you ever thought of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist? Becoming an SLP requires a master’s degree in Speech-Language and...

“Homework” sometimes leads to moaning and groaning, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Speech, language, and communication should be fun...

We’re always told communication is key in any relationship, but how important is communication in therapeutic rapport? Rapport is defined...

Happy January! ❄ ️A new year, a fresh start, amidst all of winter’s beauty: falling snow and frozen icicles, building snowmen, and...

The holidays are a very busy time. Often, we forget to take care of ourselves while taking care of everything else. Whether we’re a busy...

If you’re ready for your child to begin speech therapy virtually, but you’re wondering what that looks like, this article is for you!...

Teachers, grab your speech and language detective hats! Sometimes being a classroom teacher can feel like the weight of the world is on...

My 20-month-old hasn’t said their first word. Should they see a SLP?” “No one can understand my 4-year-old when she talks. Should I take...

“A what?” Someone told you they work as a SLP. Your child was referred to the school SLP. Your family member had the SLP come in when...

This past week I focused on the concept of “boy” vs. “girl” with one of my littles. Rather than breaking out the flash cards, which he...

With school being out for the summer, siblings have been a big part of my in-home therapy sessions. From the older sibling dragging every...

All the pumpkin spice love started in September, but this past week, we broke it out for the first time during our in-home therapy...

This past week I had the opportunity to observe a session at the intensive pediatric feeding program at U of M. This is one of four...