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Explore SLP-approved gifts that support speech, language, AAC, play, executive functioning, and communication growth for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. Holiday shopping can feel overwhelming — especially when you want gifts that are meaningful, supportive, and actually help build communication skills. The good news? Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) consistently recommend simple, open-ended, engaging tools over flashy, overstimulating toys. Whether you’re shopping f

Learn how holiday stress affects communication and how SLP strategies support emotional regulation for kids, teens, and adults. Includes evidence-based tools and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Holidays often bring joy, connection, and shared traditions—but they can also introduce overstimulation, disrupted routines, sensory overwhelm, and emotional intensity. These factors can significantly affect communication for individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and

Fun, multi-age winter activities that help toddlers, children, teens, and adults build vocabulary, communication, and social language skills at home. Winter routines naturally create opportunities for meaningful communication. Whether you’re enjoying cozy indoor activities, celebrating holidays, or navigating the seasonal slowdown, this time of year invites connection—and connection fuels communication. For individuals of  all  ages—from toddlers to teens to adults—speech and

Technology can be a powerful ally in speech and language development—when used intentionally. In today’s digital age, parents often ask:  Can screen time ever be beneficial for speech therapy?  The answer is yes—if it’s  interactive, balanced, and purposeful. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are increasingly incorporating evidence-based apps, games, and tools to enhance language learning and carry therapy goals into daily routines. When guided by professionals and supporte