Speech & Language Therapy Archives - AASL Speech & Occupational Therapy

Helping Children With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties: AASL’s Approach to Literacy

admin2026-09-29T18:58:43+00:00Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

At All About Speech & Language (AASL), our literacy intervention is designed around each child's individual strengths and areas of need while recognizing the important connection between speech, language, reading, spelling, writing, and academic success. Children who struggle with reading often benefit from instruction that is explicit, systematic, cumulative, individualized, and grounded in our understanding of how spoken and written language develop.

Understanding Dyslexia: Signs Parents Should Know

admin2026-09-29T18:52:12+00:00Social Skills, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

Learning to read is an exciting milestone—but for some children, learning to connect letters, sounds, and words can be much more difficult than expected. Could this be dyslexia? - Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects the development of accurate and/or fluent word reading and spelling. Difficulties can range in severity and look different from one child to another.

Our Therapists Favorite Halloween Books

admin2026-09-29T18:26:21+00:00General, Speech & Language Therapy, The Book Nook|

Halloween books are a fun way to build speech, language, and occupational therapy skills while keeping children engaged and excited to learn. Halloween-themed stories often include repetition, strong vocabulary, emotions, problem-solving, and imaginative play opportunities that support development across many areas. Here are some of our therapists’ favorite not-too-scary Halloween books and how they can support both speech and OT goals at home.

Why Reading With Your Child Matters: Simple Ways to Build Language Through Books

admin2026-08-27T17:21:21+00:00General, Speech & Language Therapy, The Book Nook|

National Literacy Month is a great time to celebrate books, reading, and the many skills children develop on their journey to becoming confident readers. Learning to read does not begin when a child opens a book independently. The foundation for reading develops much earlier through listening, talking, playing with sounds, learning new words, telling stories, and understanding how sounds and letters work together. At All About Speech & Language (AASL), we see speech, language, reading, spelling, and writing as closely connected. Supporting these skills early can help children build a stronger foundation for learning throughout their school years.

Building Strong Readers Starts Early: Celebrating National Literacy Month

admin2026-08-27T16:06:55+00:00General, Speech & Language Therapy, The Book Nook|

National Literacy Month is a great time to celebrate books, reading, and the many skills children develop on their journey to becoming confident readers. Learning to read does not begin when a child opens a book independently. The foundation for reading develops much earlier through listening, talking, playing with sounds, learning new words, telling stories, and understanding how sounds and letters work together. At All About Speech & Language (AASL), we see speech, language, reading, spelling, and writing as closely connected. Supporting these skills early can help children build a stronger foundation for learning throughout their school years.