Blacksmith Pediatric Speech Therapy

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Blacksmith Pediatric Speech Therapy

Hi there! 👋 We are small, therapist-owned private practice serving families in SLC.

We aim to change the virtual therapy stigma and show you that with the correct approach, virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person regardless of your child's age, personality & attention span.

03/23/2023

A toddler’s independence is both hilarious and confusing! 😂👶🏻

Are you a toddler parent who's constantly amazed by your little one's independence? 🤔 We totally get it! Toddlers are the masters of doing things their own way, and sometimes it leaves us scratching our heads in confusion. 🤯

But that's the beauty of it all, isn't it? Watching our little ones explore the world on their own terms, even if it means wearing mismatched shoes or insisting on wearing a superhero cape to the grocery store. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

As pediatric sp*ech therapists, we love working with toddlers because they are so full of surprises and laughter. We also know that their autonomy is a crucial part of their development and growth. So, embrace your little one's quirks and let them be their own unique selves. 😍

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03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! 🍀🌈💚

Our guess is you're already planning something silly for St. Patricks Day!

🍀Is a Leprechaun coming to your house?
🍀Are they leaving a mess?
🍀Green footprints on the wall?
🍀Green "p*e" in your toilet (or sprinkles)?
🍀Gold coins hiding in your child's room?

These are all "unexpected" or "silly" moments you've created to elicit language (and you didn't even know it!). This strategy encourages a big reaction from your little one! 😂 Big reactions=opportunities to use words, sign language, sounds, facial expressions, or gestures.

So, whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day with family or friends don't be afraid to do something unexpected and spark some language fun with your kiddo!

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03/15/2023

📢 Did you know that when children have around 40-50 words in their vocabulary, they start to combine them together to form short phrases and sentences? This is an exciting milestone in their language development!

❗️Children need more than nouns! Verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions allow your child to combine words together.

🧠 As they continue to learn new words, their sentences will become longer and more complex. They'll also start to use pronouns like "I," "you," and "me" and learn about the concept of "mine" and "yours."

👩‍👧‍👦 It's important to support your child's language development by talking with them during play/daily routines and modeling new words and phrases throughout the day. Consulting a sp*ech therapist can also be a helpful tool to ensure your child is meeting their language milestones.

👉 If you have concerns about your child's language development, don't hesitate to reach out to us for an evaluation. Early intervention can make a big difference in your child's communication skills and overall development!

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04/27/2021

Wind-up toys are one of the BEST toys for communication! They provide natural opportunities to communicate. If the toy stops...wait ✋...encourage your child to sign "more" "help" or use words by modeling what you want them to do: "Oh you want HELP. Okay I can HELP you!"

Our favorite thing about wind up toys is how fun and engaging they are!

Follow https://www.instagram.com/cariebertseminars/ for more awesome tips on play-based activities to promote communication.

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