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45 articles
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22 articles
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The Talk with April Anderson
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From the Experts
Becoming Your Child's Airway Advocate: The Hidden Connection Between Breathing, Sleep, Feeding, Speech, and Learning
Child airway warning signs like snoring, mouth breathing, and picky eating may mean your child is working harder than they should to breathe.
From the Experts
The Carryover Challenge: Why Speech Doesn't Transfer—and How to Change That
Speech carryover strategies to help clients transfer new speech sounds from therapy sessions into everyday conversation, from SLP Char Boshart.
General
How Oral Structure Affects Speech, Feeding, and Function
Oral structure and function are linked: the palate, jaw, lips, and tongue shape articulation, chewing, and swallowing together.
From the Experts
Cleft Palate and Speech: What SLPs Should Know About Structure and Function
Cleft palate speech assessment separates structural resonance issues from learned articulation habits, guiding SLPs toward the right treatment path.
General
TalkTools Levels OPT Specialist Training: Get Certified
TalkTools Levels OPT specialist training is a four-level CE pathway for SLPs, OTs, and feeding therapists leading to Certified OPT Specialist status.
The Talk with April Anderson
Caseloads, Confidence, and Becoming a CEO: My Journey to Full-Time Private Practice Ownership
Private practice SLP April Anderson shares lessons on marketing, imposter syndrome, caseload management, and burnout prevention for speech therapists.
From the Experts
Getting to Know the TalkTools® Sensi Tips
TalkTools Sensi tips explained for SLPs and OTs: bite tube, jaw placement, and spoon tips for feeding therapy and desensitization.
The Talk with April Anderson
Spring Reset Playroom: Speech and Language Tips
Spring reset your child's playroom to support speech and language development. Declutter, create play zones, choose toys that spark communication.
TalkTools News
Mother's Day Celebrations and Gifts
Thoughtful Mother's Day celebrations and gifts for caregiving moms, SLP and OT moms, and families with sensory or feeding needs.
The Talk with April Anderson
The Multi-Specialty Therapist: Juggling Roles Without Losing Focus
SLPs and OTs juggling multiple specialties can reduce cognitive load and stay focused with clinical frameworks and goal layering.