Holiday Gift Guide for Speech Therapists: 10 Toys That Build Speech & Language Skills
Gentle feeding strategies to reduce pressure, support sensory needs, and make Thanksgiving mealtimes calmer and more joyful for families.
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech Intelligibility: Overcoming Unclear Speech with Targeted Therapy
If people often say “Huh?” to your teen, daily life gets harder. As a result, class talks, hangouts, and even ordering food can feel stressful. Speech intelligibility means how much…
Oral Habits: Why They Exist and How to Eliminate Them
From thumb sucking to jaw clenching, oral habits and how to eliminate them is one of the most common challenges faced by parents, therapists, and caregivers. These behaviors may seem…
Bite Tubes 101: How TalkTools Bite Tube Supports Jaw Stability, Safer Chewing, and Speech Clarity
If you’re working with clients who chew on their tongue or clothing, show open-mouth posture, or fatigue during chewing, TalkTools® Bite Tubes can be a game-changer. These therapist-designed tools provide…
The Talk: Strategies to Support Picky Eating: Guidance for Feeding Therapy Professionals
Welcome to The Talk with April Anderson—a monthly series where we share practical insights, professional strategies, and family-centered tools to support positive feeding experiences. This month, we’re diving into one…
4.9 YEARS: FULL SUMMER MODE!
We are in full summer mode here! Belle has been enjoying some horseback riding lessons, swimming, cheering on her siblings at baseball games, and finishing up a great dancing year…
3 Presentations at NDSC 2017!
TalkTools was represented in 3 presentations at this year’s National Down Syndrome Congress. Thank you all for attending! EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH CLARITY FOR CHILDREN WITH THE DIAGNOSIS…
4.8 YEARS: WORKING ON TONGUE PLACEMENT
Here is Belle working on her spoon slurp exercises: And here working on proper tongue placement for sounds /t, d, n, l/ with the help of bite blocks. Belle had a…