Bjorem Speech Blog

Unlocking Communication: The DIR®-Selective Mutism Model For families, educators, and therapists supporting children with selective mutism, finding strategies that respect a child's autonomy while fostering communication can be challenging. Many approaches lean on compliance-...

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...

What ARE Facilitative Contexts? Kelly Farquharson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Have you heard the phrase “facilitative contexts” buzzing around social media? What exactly ARE they, what do we use them for, and how do we identify them? Let’s get into it! Facilitative contexts are - or a...

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...

  Phonological awareness is a foundational skill that underpins a child’s ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Whether you're a speech-language pathologist (SLP), parent, or educator, nurturing these skills in young children is essential to fostering their lan...

The Difference Between Bjorem Speech® Minimal Pairs Decks and Cycles Decks When it comes to effective speech therapy tools, Bjorem Speech® offers a wide range of resources tailored to address various speech and phonological disorders. Two of our most popular tools are the Min...

  As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), parents, or educators, it's important to recognize and encourage a child's efforts in ways that promote growth, resilience, and a love for learning. While "good job" is a common phrase, it can sometimes be too general and may not full...

  Why Choose Bjorem Speech? Bjorem Speech® products stand out in the field of speech therapy due to their unwavering commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and functionality. Designed by actual speech-language pathologists with the latest research-based approaches, these mat...

  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....