Home speech therapies can be an effective way for parents to support their children's speech and language development. Here are some activities and strategies that parents can incorporate into their daily routines:
1. Read Aloud: Regularly read books to your child, using expressive speech and emphasizing key words. Encourage your child to repeat or imitate words or phrases and ask them questions about the story to promote language comprehension.
2. Conversational Turn-Taking: Engage in simple conversations with your child, giving them opportunities to express their thoughts and ideas. Take turns speaking and actively listen to their responses. Model correct grammar and vocabulary while providing gentle corrections if needed.
3. Language Expansion: Expand on your child's spoken words by adding one or two additional words to their utterances. For example, if your child says "ball," you can respond with “Yes, the red ball is bouncing.”
4. Singing and Nursery Rhymes: Sing songs and recite nursery rhymes with your child. These activities help develop speech and language skills by exposing them to rhythm, melody, and repetition. Encourage your child to sing along or fill in missing words.
5. Use Visual Supports: Incorporate visual aids such as picture cards, charts, or visuals to enhance communication. For example, use pictures of common objects or activities to help your child express their wants and needs.
6. Play-Based Activities: Engage in play activities that stimulate language development. Use toys, puppets, or pretend play to encourage your child to use words and phrases. Narrate the play and describe the actions or characteristics of the toys.
7. Articulation Practice: If your child has difficulty with specific sounds, practice those sounds during everyday activities. Encourage them to repeat words or phrases containing the target sounds while focusing on correct pronunciation.
8. Gesture and Sign Language: Use gestures or simple sign language to support your child's communication. Teach them basic signs for essential words like "eat," "drink," "more," and "thank you." This can help bridge communication gaps and reduce frustration.
9. Storytelling and Sequencing: Encourage your child to tell stories or describe events in a sequential order. Provide visual prompts or storyboards to assist with organizing their thoughts and structuring their narratives.
10. Create Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with language-rich materials such as books, puzzles, and educational games. Label objects around the house, talk about daily activities, and expose them to a variety of vocabulary and concepts.
Remember to make these activities fun and engaging for your child. Celebrate their progress and provide positive reinforcement to motivate their language development. It's important to consult with a speech-language pathologist for an accurate evaluation and customized strategies based on your child's specific needs.
Our Spot4Tots pediatric therapy offers speech, physical and occupational therapies designed for your kids to help them in their early development. For more details, you can reach us at 702-570-6222 or send us an email at Info@rehabdirectives.com.
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We ask that the Party Host arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled party time to unload the car, check-in the Guest of Honor & family and be there to greet party guests. We DO NOT recommend arriving any earlier as space is limited and there will likely be another group in our lobby. Your Party Guests should be encouraged to arrive as close to the scheduled party time as possible.
Yes - a staff member will be available to assist you in the party room.
- A $125 deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
- If you do need to cancel the party, we will
work with you to find another date and time that will work best for you within one
year of original party date. Your original deposit will be applied towards your
re-scheduled party. Alternatively, you may use the $100 deposit towards store credit
(to purchase play passes or memberships).
For Open Play Parties: (we are open to the public during your party) For the comfort and safety of all guests, party headcount may not exceed 44 (adults/kids combined). You will have one room available during the party. The private room is comfortable for up to 20 children and 10 adults. After the party you are free to spend as much time as you like in the playground and parent lounge. A $30 Admission Fee will be charged for each child (under 18) over the number included in your package.
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Advance Notice:
14 days advance notice is required to
reschedule your event from its original date.
Rescheduling:
If you reschedule or cancel your event less
than 14 days prior to its original date, your deposit is non-refundable and you may
be held financially responsible for the full party package price, if the time slot
is not filled after your cancellation. Rescheduling is subject to availability &
not guaranteed. If you reschedule & host your event within 1 year of the
original date, the deposit will apply towards your new party
date.
Cancel:
Again, if you do need to cancel the
party, we will work with you to find another date and time that will work best for
you within one year of original party date. Your original deposit will be applied
towards your re-scheduled party. Alternatively, you may use the $100 deposit towards
store credit (to purchase play passes or memberships).
Food & other party resources are prepped prior to your event based on the details provided by you. We may adjust your Party Package up, but not down, on the day of the event. You may purchase Goodie Bags, balloons, beverages a la carte at your event, subject to stock on hand. Additional food orders are subject to delivery schedules & fees and may not be available on the day of your event.
Wally Wombats is Las Vegas best kids' birthday destination. We know it's the most important day of the year for your child and we treat them like it. Every party is hosted by our friendly staff, who make sure your every need is attended to.
