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What is Functional Language?

When a toddler isn’t talking yet, or only has a few words, the best place to begin isn’t with labels—it’s with functional language. The kind that helps children say what they want or get your attention [without throwing something]. A lot of the children we work with understand plenty of

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Tips for Holiday Stress

The holidays can be magical—but they can also be a lot. New environments, visitors, crazy schedules, late nights, different foods, extra excitement… It’s a lot for the little learners in our lives. And when little communicators feel holiday stress, their language and behavior can will reflect that. Here’s the good

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Compassion vs Empathy

In this blog post (and podcast episode), we’re diving into one of the most challenging aspects of our role as SLPs in early intervention and speech therapy—bridging the gap between therapy and home: compassion vs empathy. Compassion vs Empathy Let’s discuss the difference between empathy and compassion. These two concepts

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