Repeating key information to help them stay focused. Speaking slowly and clearly. Giving choices instead of asking open-ended questions. For example, ask, “Would you like coffee or tea?” instead of “What do you want to drink?” Keeping...
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to aging individuals who exhibit cognitive deficits that are not severe enough to be considered dementia, but negatively affect cognition (Huckans et al., 2013; Petersen, 2004). It is a slight but noticeable decline in memory and...
Generally, we recommend NOT correcting a child’s speech during conversation. Instead, YOU repeat it correctly and really enunciate the correct production a couple times. So, if your child says they want a “tootie” instead of “cookie”...
Words like under, before, between, next to, and first are called basic concepts. Although they may seem simple, these words help children understand directions, participate in everyday routines, and make sense of the world around them. Many families are surprised to...
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