Play on Words Blog

Carissa Johnson

A CAREGIVER’S ROLE IN THERAPY

What’s my role in therapy? You’ve finished the evaluation and scheduled therapy, but now what? Are you a caregiver who is just getting...

Carissa Johnson

How to Improve Communication Skills . . . FOLLOW THEIR LEAD

If you’ve been wondering how to encourage with your child you are in the right place! Play On Words Therapy Solutions is changing...

Carissa Johnson

Why does speech language therapy look like play?

Parents often ask why speech language therapy often looks like just playing.⁣ ⁣ My answer is simple… Children learn about their world...

Carissa Johnson

Using High Frequency Words in Speech Therapy

The words we choose for speech therapy sessions can make all the difference between a good therapy program and a great one! Many...

Carissa Johnson

Toddler not Talking??

A parent's intuition is strong, but we usually question ourselves. Should I be worried or will my child outgrow this challenge? Am I...

Carissa Johnson

Late Talkers: When “Wait-and-See” is Not Enough

By the time children turn two, they typically produce at least 100 words. These words may be familiar people and objects, and can also...

Carissa Johnson

VPK and Children with Disabilities.....Know you options!!

Did you know that the State of Florida was one of the very first states in the entire country to offer a completely FREE voluntary...