by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I’m often asked about the best toys for boosting children’s language development–especially around the holidays. Toys are more than just fun; they can help language development by: encouraging communication...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
As parents, one of the most special experiences we have is when a child says their first words. What the child says and when that happens is largely dependent on their individual learning style and how they are exposed to language. When do first words happen? As with...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
Okay so there are hundreds of articles on the internet about this, but I’d like to drop in here with my two cents about finding the best toys for your little one, that can also impact development. You are not going to find a list of toys you should go out and...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
It happened. We have a person who stutters in the White House. This is a monumental moment for people with disabilities, and proves that with the right tools and support, you can do anything. This sends a powerful message to children who stutter. Joe Biden, 46th...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
When I first started working as a speech language pathologist, I packed up a bag with toys and went out into the world, hoping that the shiny objects I carried from home to home would make language magic happen. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. One of the biggest...
