A question I am frequently asked as a speech-language pathologist who works with a large caseload of students with Down syndrome (DS) is, “What are some strategies you use to develop language and articulation skills in children with DS?” This is a loaded question, since the abilities of children with DS vary greatly. Before considering […]
I am a bilingual speech-language pathologist (SLP) who serves a caseload of 20-30 students with Down syndrome (DS) in a public school setting. At present, my students fall within the age range of 3-10 years old, but I’ve also worked with infants and adults. Since I have the opportunity to work with this population daily, […]
Parents of children who receive speech and language therapy are often curious about how they can help their children meet their goals. This becomes an even more complicated question for parents who are raising their children in a bilingual home. As a bilingual speech language pathologist, I recommend the following home practice tips for parents […]
A question I am frequently asked as a speech-language pathologist who works with a large caseload of students with Down syndrome (DS) is, “What are some strategies you use to develop language and articulation skills in children with DS?” This is a loaded question, since the abilities of children with DS vary greatly. Before considering […]
