Bjorem Speech Blog

Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a complex speech disorder that impacts a child’s ability to coordinate the movements of their lips, jaws, and tongue to produce clear speech. While the speech muscles in CAS are not weak, the...

When working with children who have speech sound disorders, one of the challenges speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may encounter is lateralization. This article will delve into what lateralization is, how it impacts speech, and effective strategies for remediation. What is...

November is Family Literacy Month, but we want to help you celebrate literacy as a family all year long! Here are some engaging ways families can build a love for reading and language at home: 1. Create a Family Book Club Choose a family-friendly book and set aside time eac...

The Time Timer is a fantastic tool for both home and speech therapy settings. It visually represents the passage of time, helping kids (and even adults) understand how much time they have left for a task, which can be especially beneficial for managing transitions, improving f...

  Enhancing Speech and Language Skills While Trick-or-Treating: A Speech-Language Pathologist’s Perspective Halloween is more than just candy and costumes; it's a fantastic opportunity for building speech and language skills! As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), I love us...

Spooky Fun! Mummy Speech Therapy Craft for Halloween  This adorable mummy craft is quick, easy, and effective for getting high trials when treating speech sound disorders, working on language skills such as following directions, sequencing, vocabulary, expanding MLU, and mor...

Understanding Dyslexia: Breaking Down the Myths and Realities Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Yet despite its prevalence, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding surrounding what dyslexia actually...

Hey SLPs, What is Tax Deductible in Your Small Business in 2024?   As a business owner, the easiest way to reduce your taxes is through small business tax deductions. Yet, did you know that 90% of business owners overpay their taxes simply because they miss out on write-offs...

Understanding the Difference Between Articulation and Phonology As a parent or educator, hearing a child struggle with certain sounds can be concerning. Maybe you’ve noticed your child saying "wabbit" instead of "rabbit" or consistently swapping "k" sounds for "t" sounds. Yo...

QR Code Communication: How We Can Use QR Codes in Speech Therapy  At Bjorem Speech®, we pride ourselves on developing tools that make speech therapy not only effective but also engaging and fun for children and therapists alike. Our What Sound? and Exclamatory Wor...