Bjorem Speech® Blog

For parents and educators, finding ways to incorporate speech therapy into daily activities is not just beneficial—it's essential for reinforcing learning and promoting consistent progress. Speech therapy doesn't have to be limited to structured sessions with a therapist. Inst...

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...

When it comes to resources and activities to use for speech therapy, the possibilities are endless! Interactive scenes provide a flexible, motivating context and stage for a variety of speech and language activities. In this blog post, we'll explore five benefits of using inte...

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...

In the realm of speech therapy, the significance of diversity cannot be overstated. When learning materials reflect the rich tapestry of human experience, they resonate more deeply with a broader audience. This is not just a matter of social responsibility; it’s a cornerstone...

Having a student is truly a privilege for more experienced SLPs. You spend a lot of time helping to teach, coach, and guide them with how to assess and treat different populations. During that time, you have shown them different therapy approaches and even better some of your ...