Got the back-to-school blues? This will help!

Feeling the back-to-school blues?  Bummed that summer is over after one final holiday weekend?  This video of a 3-month old boy hearing for the first time is sure to brighten your day and put a smile on your face.  After not responding to hearing tests following his birth, little Jordan underwent more tests and was ultimately diagnosed with a severe-to-profound hearing loss.  Find out a little more about Jordan and his parents' reaction to his first responses to sound. 

TODAY: 'I cried with happiness': Baby hears mom's voice for the first time, giggles sweetly

Reading is the answer!

It's coming!  Back-to-school signs, deals and reminders of all kinds are everywhere you turn.  Wondering what you can do to help your kids get ready to go back?  Read, of course!  Check out these great books about other kids going back to school - you can even find some reading suggestions to help ease separation anxiety too! 

Imagination Soup: More Back-to-School Books

Helping kids with a speech disorder enjoy the camp experience

Eight children, all of whom have apraxia - a disorder affecting the production of speech, are enjoying the first camp of its kind in Calgary this summer. The idea for the camp was initiated by the mother of one of the campers who felt her son did not benefit from regular camp attendance last summer.  The camp is not therapy-based, but provides these campers a space to learn and play among others like them, and where their speech disorder is considered and supported.

See the story from CTV News HERE.  

Helping kids with a speech disorder enjoy the camp experience

Combining words - it's a big deal!

First words are exciting! But what receives less than its share of attention is a child's ability to combine words together.  A recent study found that children who were late to combine words were more likely to have future problems with language, than those who were late to use first words (Lowry, 2016).  The Hanen Centre answers commonly asked questions such as "Are 'thank you' and 'goodnight' two word combinations?" and "How can I learn to help my child combine words together?".

Find all the answers HERE. 

Combining Words Together: A Big Step in Language Development