We were excited when Kendall began her fieldwork at our Eugene clinic in the winter of 2025. At the time, Kendall was a student at the University of Oregon, completing her speech-language pathology training and getting hands-on experience in pediatric therapy. Little did we know that what started as a student placement would become the
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October is AAC Awareness Month, and we think it deserves a little spotlight. At Connect the Dots, our speech-language therapists work with families every day who have questions about augmentative and alternative communication for children; what it is, whether it’s right for their child, and what to expect. If you’ve been curious, this one’s for
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Looking for fall speech therapy activities to practice your child’s speech and language goals at home? Fall is full of opportunities to build communication skills through everyday activities, whether you are taking a walk outside, reading a favorite book, making a craft, or cooking together in the kitchen. The best part? These activities can feel
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For many families, getting to speech therapy is only one piece of the puzzle. There’s the drive, the schedule juggling, siblings, school, work, appointments, and then there’s the occasional surprise sick day that throws the whole plan out the window. Telehealth speech therapy can remove some of those everyday barriers while still providing meaningful, engaging
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At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a
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As parents, we want to connect with our kids, and language is one of the most powerful ways we do that. If you’ve been wondering how to support your child’s communication at home, you’re already doing something right just by asking. The good news? These 10 early language strategies for toddlers are simple, play-based tools
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The holidays are full of natural moments to support your child’s language skills, no flashcards required. From cozy routines to everyday traditions, simple interactions can turn into powerful learning opportunities when kids are engaged, relaxed, and having fun. Here are 5 easy, parent-friendly ways to encourage language development during the holiday season (without changing your
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As a speech-language pathologist, one of my favorite tools for supporting literacy development in children is narrative-based language intervention. This approach focuses on using stories—both oral and written—to help children develop essential language skills like vocabulary, sequencing, story comprehension, and narrative structure. It’s a highly effective way to support not only speech but also reading
Babies usually start saying their first words around 9–12 months of age. It’s such an exciting milestone—and once it happens, things really start to take off! By the time your little one is about 18 months old, you might hear around 50 words in their vocabulary. This is a great sign that they’re getting ready
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Everyone loves a story where they can say, “Hey, that’s me!” For children who use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), seeing themselves reflected in a story is more than fun—it’s empowering. When kids meet characters who communicate with devices like theirs, they don’t just read a story—they belong in it. Representation matters, and the books
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Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday – Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
Corvallis Clinic:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
