Bjorem Speech® Blog

Teaching children how to read and spell can feel like solving a puzzle—but what if you had a few go-to rules to make those tricky endings a little easier? That’s exactly what these one-syllable spelling generalizations are designed to do. Let’s talk about three spelling patte...

LIVE Q&A on Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Highlights from Apraxia Experts Jennie Bjorem & Breanna Waldrup Earlier this month, apraxia experts Jennie Bjorem and Breanna Waldrup went live on Instagram to answer your questions and share deep insights into Childhood Apraxi...

Can Non-Speaking Children Learn to Read? Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP Let’s get straight to the answer – YES, non-speaking children CAN learn to read. This may seem confusing since many of us first learned to read by reading aloud and reading skills are often tested and demon...

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...

Meet the "OH NO!" Series: Fun and Learning with "OH NO Poo Poo" and "OH NO Pee Pee" When it comes to early childhood development, finding the right resources that are both engaging and educational can be a challenge. Fortunately, the "OH NO!" series from Bjorem Speech® offer...

In today’s educational landscape, teaching the alphabet and phonics effectively is more crucial than ever. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of English phonetics. However, Bjorem Better Letters™, combined with Laurie Berkner's engaging songs a...

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...

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...

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...