Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilingual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Have you ever had to complete an assignment during an emotionally heavy moment in your life? Maybe you weren’t able to complete it. Maybe you did, but it wasn’t your best work. As adults, we are able to give ourselves the accommodations we need. Children are still developing the parts of the brain that help them identify a problem and execute a solution. For this reason, emotional regulation is a key factor to successful speech therapy.  What is emotional regulation? From a therapeutic pe ..read more

Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilinigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Individualized education plans (IEPs) are legally binding documents in the United States that all students receiving any type of special education services (including speech therapy) are entitled to. The document serves to ensure that students receive any accommodation that they need to succeed academically. If you are planning to move to the US in the upcoming six months to a year it is important to have an IEP put together for your student as that document will help ensure a continuum of ca ..read more

Kate Morling - Certified Practising Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we possess a powerful tool that can support children with social communication challenges and promote their social success. By utilizing a speaking style known as declarative language (presented by Linda Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP in her book ‘Declarative Language Handbook, 2020), we can create a positive and engaging environment for these children. Unlike directive or demand-based language, declarative language fosters comfort, curiosity, problem-solving, and independ ..read more

Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilinigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy As parents, we want our children to feel confident and empowered, regardless of any challenges they may face. For children who stutter, it is essential to provide them with the support and tools they need to communicate effectively while also embracing their uniqueness. Here are some strategies to support your child who stutters. The Four Fs of Stuttering (The Fluency School by SLP Stephan) The Four Fs of Stuttering are a useful framework for creating person-centered goals for children who st ..read more

Kate Morling - Certified Practising Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Cultural responsiveness; It’s the latest in buzz words for health professionals. Like so many before it, it's a concept thrown around by many corporations and professionals without truly understanding its meaning, importance and impact for their clients. As speech pathologists, what is it to be ‘culturally responsive’ to our clients, and with so many different clients each with individual cultures, where on Earth do we start? Perhaps we need to start by turning our lens inward… ‘How do you culturall ..read more

Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilnigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy At Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy, we support children to find their voices, empowering them to participate in the world around them. But ‘finding your voice’ doesn’t always mean using spoken words to communicate. Many people around the world use alternative communication modalities and it’s our job as speech therapists to assist children to find the modality that best suits them. What is an AAC device?  The term AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It refers t ..read more

Escrito Por : L.C.H. Mónica Lorena Ramírez Chouza Bilnigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Los padres de familia y el personal educativo se preguntan todos los días ¿cuándo es la mejor edad para iniciar con terapia de lenguaje? ¿Porqué es importante la intervención temprana para el desarrollo de tu hijo? El lenguaje es crucial para todo lo que una persona hace día con día. Las  relaciones sociales, el manejo de emociones, el pensamiento, la comprensión (oral y/o escrita), los ámbitos académicos y entre muchas otras habilidades. Durante los 3 primeros años de v ..read more

Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilnigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy “Why Do I Have Dyslexia And My Brother Doesn’t?” This was the question that struck my client one afternoon during a spirited game of Jenga. Dyslexia is one of the many diagnoses treated by speech language pathologists that has not only an academic impact but also a highly social-emotional one. If your child/student has been recently diagnosed with dyslexia or you are concerned that they might have dyslexia, keep reading!  What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a reading disorder characterized by ..read more

Kate Morling - Certified Practising Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Let’s face it, from a distance, the English language looks like an uncrackable code when presented in written text. Unlike Spanish for example, which is largely phonetic in nature (i.e. the words are spelt how they sound - thank you Spanish!), written English has a whole array of common spelling patterns and sound representations (over 175 in fact!) to represent the 44 sounds we use in speech. How on Earth are our brains meant to learn all that! As Speech Pathologists, we work with children whose dif ..read more

Virginia Woronoff, M.S., CCC-SLP Bilnigual Speech Pathologist at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy Bilingualism has become quite the buzzword in our globalizing world, but what role does it play in the academic and therapy setting? Consider this your need to know guide on the subject.  So, what is bilingualism?  Most of us are familiar with the term. Bilingualism is the ability to use two languages by speaking, reading, and/or writing. Around half of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual and the research shows this skill (aka: super power) has many benefits. For exam ..read more