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Rachel Homza
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Sensory Experiences and Vocabulary Growth
Hey look at this- it's an open access article that explains how toddlers' vocabulary is impacted by their sensory experiences. ...
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Rachel Homza
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Early Language Intervention Strategies: Balancing Two Common Elicitation Strategies
One thing I have noticed working with parents of toddlers, is that I am often giving seemingly conflicting advice. One week I advise...
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Rachel Homza
Aug 28, 20232 min read
I was told my child is a gestalt language processor. What does that mean?
Gestalt Language, delayed echolalia, scripting... these are all terms that all mean very similar things. In psychology, the term...
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Rachel Homza
Aug 22, 20232 min read
5 Reasons to Consider Private Speech Therapy Services This Back-to-School Season
As the summer break comes to an end and the back-to-school season commences, parents across Florida, Georgia, and Michigan are busy...
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Rachel Homza
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Early Language Milestones: It's More than Just Their First Word
I created this graphic below for parents or providers for infants and toddler to help identify them for potentially needing speech...
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Rachel Homza
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Designing Your Child's Play Room with Language Development in Mind
Lately, I have been working with several early intervention kiddos (ages birth to three) and giving lots of tips to parents on how to...
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Rachel Homza
May 26, 20232 min read
Thinking Outside the Book
As the summer sun shines bright and school bells take a break, it's important to keep our kids engaged in reading. Encouraging their love...
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Rachel Homza
May 24, 20232 min read
Considering Teletherapy Services for your Child over Summer Break
Summer is right around the corner, bringing sunny beach days, ice cream treats, and a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year....
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Rachel Homza
May 23, 20235 min read
Recommendations for Reading with your Reluctant Toddler
Have you already been trying to introduce you toddler or preschooler to books, but are having trouble with refusal and Books serve a key...
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Rachel Homza
May 18, 20233 min read
What is Intelligibility?
Firstly, if you see on your child's report that they have severely low intelligibility, I am not commenting on their cognition....
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Rachel Homza
Apr 24, 20233 min read
16 Gestures by 16 months
One of the most important developmental stages in a child's life is when they start using gestures to communicate. Did you know that...
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Rachel Homza
Apr 20, 20236 min read
Playground Accessibility
One project that is very close to my heart is the Mikey Goodwin playground at Nance Park in which is located right in my neighborhood in...
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Rachel Homza
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Vocal Hygiene, Taylor Swift, and the Prevention of Hearing Loss
Dear Reader, Attending a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert is an unforgettable experience! Amidst all the excitement, it is too easy to...
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Rachel Homza
Apr 10, 20235 min read
Phonological Disorders
What is a Phonological Disorder? A phonological disorder is a type of speech disorder that affects a child's ability to produce sounds in...
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