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What is intelligibility?
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

What is intelligibility?

Intelligibility refers to how much of what a child says we understand. Read on to learn how much of what your child says you can expect to understand at different ages.

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How Children Learn Language
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

How Children Learn Language

A child’s first words are like the roof on the house of communication. There are many communication milestones that a child must meet before they say their first word.

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Resources for Parents
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Resources for Parents

With all of the stuff on the internet, finding legitimate resources can be a challenge. We’ve pulled together a list of our favorite books, websites, toys, and games for your reading pleasure!

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Should I “wait and see?”
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Should I “wait and see?”

Should you get a speech-language evaluation now or wait and see if your child’s skills improve? Research can point you in the right direction.

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In-Home Services
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

In-Home Services

Are in-home services right for your family? Here’s why we love them!

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Communication Milestones
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Communication Milestones

How do you know whether your child’s skills are age-appropriate? Check out these milestones for kids ages birth to five years.

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Parent Coaching
Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Parent Coaching

Parent coaching is different from, and more effective than, parent education. Read on to learn why we include parent coaching as a key component of our therapy sessions.

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