What Is a Pediatric Speech Pathologist?
Communication is a vital piece of the child development puzzle. Though many children learn through their experiences and assistance from their parents and teachers, some might face challenges developing their speech communication skills. That’s where...
7 Speech Therapy Activities to Encourage at Home
When a speech therapy session ends, that doesn’t mean the practice stops. As a matter of fact, some of the biggest leaps in a child’s…
Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Benefits of Speech Therapy
The following blog includes both identity-first language ("autistic") and person-first language ("with autism") as Basal Therapies & Preschool wish to respect each individuals’ preference. As…
What Is Emergent Literacy?
Emergent literacy refers to a child’s foundational skills for reading and writing before it develops conventionally and independently. The emergent literacy period takes place from…
Prelinguistic Skills: What are They and Why are They Important?
Watching our little ones grow and develop is a bittersweet experience. The pride and joy we feel as we watch our babies take on new…
Why AAC (Augmentative and Assistive Communication)
When the acronym AAC is mentioned, there may be many questions that arise as to what it is, why it’s being used, and how it…
Easy Early Language Strategies to Embed into Everyday Activities
A child’s early language skills are a crucial part of their development. The growth of their receptive and expressive language skills help foster their ability…
