Speech Therapy Archives - AASL Speech & Occupational Therapy

Cook & Connect: Sharing Culture and Language Through a Recipe

admin2026-10-14T14:51:52+00:00General, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

This Hispanic Heritage Month, try making a favorite family recipe with your child! For older children, cooking offers plenty of natural opportunities to practice language in Spanish, English, or both.

Celebrating Every Voice: Hispanic Heritage Month in Speech Therapy

admin2026-10-14T14:40:53+00:00General, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the languages, cultures, and family traditions that make every child’s voice unique. Everyday moments—from sharing stories to preparing a favorite meal—offer opportunities to connect and practice communication.

Supporting Children With Down Syndrome: How Speech & Occupational Therapy Can Help

admin2026-09-29T20:08:17+00:00Down Syndrome, General, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy|

Every child with Down syndrome develops differently and brings their own unique strengths and personality to the world. Some children may also experience developmental differences that affect communication, feeding, motor skills, learning, and independence. This is where speech-language pathology and occupational therapy can become valuable parts of a child's team.

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.

Helping Our Children Feel Confident Trying New Things

Brieann Papp brieann.papp2026-04-24T13:07:42+00:00Autism, General, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

Trying new activities, environments, or routines can feel exciting for

Why Therapy Attendance Matters!

Brieann Papp brieann.papp2026-04-24T13:07:43+00:00General, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Therapy|

All About Pre-Reading Skills

Reading Support Activities for Children With Dyslexia: What Literacy Intervention Can Look Like

Alicia Yimoyines Martinez2026-09-29T19:53:03+00:00Speech Therapy, The Book Nook|

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, making it a wonderful time to increase awareness about dyslexia. At All About Speech & Language (AASL), our speech-language pathologists use a variety of strategies and activities to help children actively engage with the literacy skills they are learning.