Bjorem Speech® Blog

Mastering S Clusters with Forward and Backward Chaining Using the Bjorem Speech® S Cluster Elicitation Bundle Teaching S clusters can be a challenge for many children with speech sound disorders. Whether a child struggles with cluster reduction (leaving out the /s/) or has di...

As a parent, learning that your child has been diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about what the future holds, how your child will progress, and what you can do to support them. Childhood apraxia of speech is a compl...

  Principles of Motor Learning in Speech Therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech When providing speech therapy to children, many of you are likely already incorporating elements of the principles of motor learning without even realizing it. To ensure the most effective and ev...

What’s New About the 2nd Edition Bjorem Speech Sound Cues? At Bjorem Speech®, we are always looking for ways to enhance the tools we provide to speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and families. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce the 2nd Edition Bjorem Speech ...

  Who Diagnoses Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a complex motor speech disorder that affects a child’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for clear speech. Proper diagnosis of this disorder is critical, as it guides intervent...

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 ea...

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...