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How to Do Speech Therapy at Home
Do you want to help your child improve their communication skills at home but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re on a waiting list for services or just want to boost your child’s progress between sessions, this episode is for you.
Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of Speech and Language Kids, breaks down exactly how to do speech therapy at home without feeling overwhelmed. She walks you through how to figure out what to work on, how to break it down into bite-sized steps, and how to sneak practice into your daily routine (even with a busy schedule).
This episode was recorded live inside the SLK Hub, and you’ll hear about how the tools and resources inside the Hub can make this whole process even easier.
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Step One: Figure Out What to Work On
If you’re not sure where to begin, Carrie shares a simple framework to help you narrow down your child’s communication challenges. She explains the six main areas of communication:
Speech Sounds
Language
Social Communication
Fluency
Voice/Resonance
Functional Communication
Not sure which one fits? Grab the free screening checklist included in the free Hub membership to help you pinpoint where your child needs support:
hub.speechandlanguagekids.com)
Pick One Skill to Focus On
Once you’ve identified the general area, it’s time to zoom in on a single skill. Carrie explains how to pick a specific, meaningful skill that will have a big impact—like answering “where” questions or producing the R sound.
You’ll hear why it’s important to:
Choose just one skill to avoid overwhelm
Start with the easiest version of the skill
Work your way up gradually
How to Teach a New Skill (Without Overwhelm)
Carrie explains how to make practice feel easy and doable:
Find the version of the skill your child can do
Practice that first
Then baby step your way up from there
She also explains how to apply this to both speech and language goals, using real-life examples like:
Teaching “where” questions starting with “Where’s your nose?”
Teaching R by starting with just the “er” sound
Inside the full SLK Hub membership, therapy plans are laid out step-by-step for each skill, but Carrie shows how to do this process on your own, too.
5 Minutes a Day is Enough
You don’t need hours of therapy time. Carrie recommends:
Doing just 5 minutes of focused practice per day
Setting a timer to keep it short and motivating
Reinforcing the skill in little moments throughout your day (like in the car or during play)
And yes, it’s okay if it doesn’t go perfectly! Carrie reminds us that working with your own child is way harder than working with anyone else’s. Do what you can, when you can—and take breaks when needed.
Virtual Summer Camps for Parents (Starting June 2, 2025)
Want more structure, support, and fun this summer? Join us for the Virtual Summer Camp for Parents inside the SLK Hub! Here’s what you’ll get:
A 6-week plan to help your child boost language skills at home
Two lessons a week from our Core Language Program (included in your ticket)
Activities for kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade
Guidance, accountability, and a fun camp theme to keep things moving
Whether your child needs to catch up or get a head start on next year, this is your chance to make summer count!
Stay tuned—registration opens soon at:
www.speechandlanguagekids.com)
Resources Mentioned
Virtual Summer Camp Info) (coming soon)
Got questions or want support on what to work on at home? Join us in the Hub and post in the discussion board—we’re here to help!
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