Leanne Sherred

From cooking to singing to decorating, there are so many fun and festive holiday-themed speech and language activities you can practice at home with your child. In this article we discuss some of our favorites!

There is a big difference between active versus passive screen time, and understanding the distinction can help you introduce digital tools that are engaging and beneficial to your child’s communication development.

At Expressable, we're honored to have such a qualified and compassionate team of speech therapists that work with clients everyday to reach their communication goals. In our therapist spotlight series, we highlight some of their amazing stories.

Is your child simply a late talker? Or are there more serious problems with their speech and language development that require professional help? In this article, we cover age-appropriate communication milestones and discuss when speech therapy may be necessary.

At Expressable, we're honored to have such a qualified and compassionate team of speech therapists that work with clients everyday to reach their communication goals. In our therapist spotlight series, we highlight some of their amazing stories.

Turkey time presents a wonderful opportunity to incorporate themed games, activities, and books into your child’s speech therapy practice. Get into the holiday spirit with a few of our favorites!

Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for children that can have long-lasting effects on their academic and professional lives. This article explains the importance of reading comprehension, and covers techniques you can practice with your child.

At Expressable, we're honored to have such a qualified and compassionate team of speech therapists that work with clients everyday to reach their communication goals. In our therapist spotlight series, we highlight some of their amazing stories.

Fear of public speaking can heavily impact an individual’s personal and professional lives. There are many strategies that speech therapists use to help clients improve their communications skills and become more confident speakers.

At Expressable, we're honored to have such a qualified and compassionate team of speech therapists that work with clients everyday to reach their communication goals. In our therapist spotlight series, we highlight some of their amazing stories.

There are many ways speech therapy can improve a child’s communication and cognitive development, even if they haven’t yet spoken their first word. In this article, we review the many benefits of speech therapy for toddlers and young children.

When it comes to online speech therapy (and online education more broadly), it’s important to create an effective and comforting learning environment for your child. These simple tips can help lead to more productive sessions!

Choosing a speech therapist isn’t a decision to take lightly. In this article, we break down several important considerations to help you find the ideal speech therapist for you and your family.

There are a many reasons why home health agencies struggle to adequately staff and provide speech therapy services. In this article, we break down common challenges related to SLP staffing, and propose solutions to more effectively service eligible patients.

Different speech sounds develop at different ages, and mispronunciations are common in children as they grow and develop. With that said, there are many simple ways parents can encourage speech sound acquisition at home so children can build good habits and improve their speaking abilities.

It can be disheartening to watch your loved one struggle to speak or understand language following a stroke. In this article, we review some helpful strategies to more effectively communicate at home.

Following a stroke, many individuals experience speech and language difficulties. In this post, we discuss common issues and how speech therapy can help you or your loved one regain normal communication.

It can be tempting to brush off the speech errors of young children as "cute" or "adorable." However, what can seem harmless may actually be the sign of a more serious speech problem. How can parents tell the difference?

At Expressable, we're honored to have such a qualified and compassionate team of speech therapists that work with clients everyday to reach their communication goals. In our therapist spotlight series, we highlight some of their amazing stories.

Online speech therapy has exploded in popularity over the last several years, with more families and speech therapists electing to deliver and receive services virtually from the comfort and safety of their homes. We cover some of the biggest benefits for SLPs considering the switch to teletherapy.

For many children, stuttering is simply a natural part of learning language and they’ll eventually grow out of it. For others, it can persist into adulthood. If you notice that your child is beginning to stutter, these simple tips and exercises can help.

When starting speech therapy, there are many important questions and considerations to ask your therapist. This handy list will help ensure you feel comfortable and confident initiating treatment, and help you get the most out of your sessions.

If your child is experiencing a stutter or disfluency disorder, there's certain actions that parents and caregivers should try to avoid.