Bjorem Speech® Blog

  You asked, and we delivered! For years, educators have been requesting a more comprehensive product that includes letters alongside the original Bjorem Speech Sound Cues by Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP. We are excited to announce the upcoming release of the Bjorem Better L...

The Importance of Multisensory Learning for Kids Multisensory learning is an educational approach that engages more than one sense at a time. This method is especially beneficial for young learners, as it helps to solidify their understanding and retention of new information....

Practicing at the Top of License as Speech Language Pathologists: The Importance of Using Correct Terminology In the realm of speech therapy, the precision of language not only aids in clear communication but also reflects our expertise and professionalism. In an Instagram Li...

What is Bjorem Better Letters™ with The Laurie Berkner Band Card Deck? Inspired by the original Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues, Bjorem Better Letters™ contains SIX decks organized into one box, each seamlessly integrating with Laurie Berkner’s “Better Letters” songs for a harmoni...

Do you have students who struggle with the vocalic R?  (That was rhetorical. Of course, you do! We all do.) Have no fear! Today, we're diving into coarticulation; a flexible strategy we can use to conquer one of the trickiest sounds in speech therapy – the vocalic R. We're tak...

One of the trickiest parts of speech therapy is achieving carryover and generalization. While making progress within speech therapy sessions is important, it is even more imperative that children transfer their acquired skills to daily life outside the speech therapy session. ...

Working with bilingual students can be tricky, but don’t fear! You can utilize the power of cognates to support both students and clinicians alike during speech therapy sessions. Wondering what a cognate is? Cognates are words with similar meanings and similar linguistic roots...

Speech therapy extends beyond the confines of the clinic, with home practice playing a crucial role in reinforcing new skills and accelerating progress. Engaging children in speech therapy activities at home can be challenging but immensely rewarding. This blog post explores ...

Do you have kids on your caseload with such significant phonological deficits and have so many sounds in error that you’re just not sure where to begin? It can be pretty defeating when you’re not certain about what direction to take in therapy. Do you start with earlier devel...

Effective speech therapy hinges on the frequency of practice, particularly for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs). Research emphasizes the importance of high repetitions in therapy sessions. Sugden et al. (2018) found an average of 77 trials per session to be effectiv...