"Play-Based Learning: Unlocking Communication Skills in Young Children"
In the world of pediatric speech-language pathology, we're constantly exploring innovative ways to help young children develop their...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Copycat Chronicles: Supercharging Your Child's Language Development through the Magic of Imitation!
Hey there, amazing parents! Have you ever noticed your little one imitating your actions or trying to repeat the words you say? Well,...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Decoding Dyslexia in Children: Understanding, Identifying, and Treating
Today we’re diving into a topic that affects countless children across the globe: dyslexia. Dyslexia is more than just difficulties with...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 2, 20236 min read
10 Everyday Experiences to Build Language
Repetition helps children learn language. In fact, did you know that the average child needs 12-15 exposures before learning a new word,...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 26, 20233 min read
USING TIME DELAY TO FADE PROMPTS
When teaching children new skills, it is not unusual that they will initially require some support in the form of prompts and cues....
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Dec 9, 20223 min read
5 Tips for Parents of Young Children Who Are Not Yet Talking
Seeing your child reach their developmental milestones is a rewarding and exciting time for parents. But when they are slow to develop...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 30, 20224 min read
Choose Your Words Wisely: Tips to Help Your Child Combine Words
Do you remember hearing your child’s first word? What a wonderful milestone! And as your child says more and more you start to feel a...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Communication Temptations: How & Why
Your child wants something, so they stand in the kitchen with you while you show them item after item, trying to figure out what it is...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 21, 20223 min read
Key Strategies for Late Talkers
Is your child or client a late talker? Do you need to increase their vocabulary? There are a lot of effective and evidence-based...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jan 23, 20225 min read
Enhanced Milieu Teaching: A Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Intervention for Promoting Language
Young children who have deficits in communication and language skills are not only at risk for academic failure but are also at risk for...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Tips to Help Your Toddler Start Talking
We all want to see our children thrive and meet their developmental milestones. But what happens when your child is a late talker or...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 9, 20202 min read
5 Ways to Create Communication Opportunities
Let’s face it, is really easy when you have a child that is a late-talker or is language delayed to instinctively know what they want...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 27, 20203 min read
Bring Out the Books!
Books can be a great tool for expanding your child's language. But, what if your child isn't interested in books, or can't sit long enough?
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 3, 20203 min read
Screen Time & Language Development
Want to know how screen time impacts language development?
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