⭐️SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH⭐️
Meet Jenna, a pediatric SLP and co-lead SLP at our Rudolphtown clinic.
What’s the funniest thing a kid has ever said in a session?
- I will never not laugh when a child asks me “do you live here, where do you sleep, can I see your bedroom?” The pure shock and surprise on their face when I tell them that I don’t live at High Pointe always makes me giggle. Apparently in their minds, therapists just power down in the therapy gym at night like Toy Story characters.
How can caregivers support speech at home without feeling overwhelmed?
- Caregivers don’t need to turn home into a therapy session to support communication skills. The biggest thing you can do is simply be intentional about talking with your child throughout the day. Meet them where they are, follow their interests, and engage in play or activities they enjoy. Narrating naturally occurring events during meals, bath time, errands, or play is an easy and functional way to build receptive and expressive language skills without adding extra pressure to your routine. Real connection and interaction matter more than perfection.
What’s something you’ll defend forever on your practice?
- As an SLP, my love language is noiseless toys: dollhouses, cars, books, pretend food, puzzles, and anything without batteries. These activities create opportunities for real human interaction, intentional engagement, and narration of play, all of which support receptive and expressive language.
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