A speech sound disorder is when a child has difficulty saying specific sounds by either substituting that sound for a different sound, deleting the sound, or adding unnecessary sounds. All children simplify their speech when they are learning how to talk (these are called phonological processes), but most will outgrow this “simplification process” naturally as […]
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Play is the foundation of learning for young children. Kids use play to learn about the world around them and practice new skills. When play is the basis of learning, children acquire new skills and information significantly faster than if they are simply told about it. By incorporating learning into play, you can help your
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The scope of practice for speech-language pathologists is vast and you can help prepare for the evaluation process by accurately describing your child’s areas of need.
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Why proper breathing habits matter and how a trained speech language pathologist can help your child to practice healthy breathing patterns.
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What are the differences between speech therapy provided by schools versus private practitioners like those at Connect the Dots?
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Nightly reading is a great way to spend quality time with your child while also supporting their speech and language development. Children can benefit from being read to starting from just a couple of months old.
Make sure your kindergartener is ready for their first day of school by reviewing this checklist of developmental milestones!
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Selective mutism is a disorder that impacts a child’s ability to speak and effectively communicate in social settings. Learn more about when speech is appropriate!
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We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Corvallis clinic! Our new office is located at 375 NW Harrison Blvd, and will be open for services beginning July 5th. Our new location allows us to extend our reach and provide convenient access to our specialized services for families in Benton and Linn County.
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As parents, we all want our children to be effective communicators, but sometimes we struggle to know how to help them develop these skills. The good news is that there are simple and fun ways to practice communication skills with your child every day! We believe that practicing communication skills can be a fun and
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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
