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Jessica Wacker
Dec 20, 20216 min read
What is Language, Anyway? And Why Does It Matter?
Today, we’re tackling a big topic—language. On the surface, it may seem like a straightforward concept to grasp—but dig a bit deeper, and...
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Jessica Wacker
Dec 13, 20217 min read
Is My Child’s Stuttering A Cause For Concern? And What Can Be Done To Help?
It’s so exciting for parents when our kiddos start learning to express themselves. Soon, one word becomes two, and, before you know it,...
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Jessica Wacker
Dec 6, 20217 min read
What Is Apraxia? And How is it Different From Other Speech Sound Disorders?
As a parent, you only want the best for your child. You feel joy as you witness their accomplishments and growth, but you also share...
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Jessica Wacker
Nov 29, 20217 min read
What is a Phonological Disorder?
In last week’s blog, we tackled articulation disorders (you can check out the full post here). This week—we’re turning our focus toward...
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Jessica Wacker
Nov 22, 20216 min read
What is an Articulation Disorder?
Recently, I was chatting with a mom friend, whose eight and ten year old kids both continue to pronounce their Rs as Ws. This is a common...
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Jessica Wacker
Nov 8, 20217 min read
What Exactly is Speech Therapy, and Why Does My Child Need it?Â
You’ve been contacted by the school, asking permission for your child to be evaluated by the Speech Therapist—and you’ve got questions....
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Jessica Wacker
Nov 4, 20217 min read
What is Standardized Testing and Why Do We Need It?Â
Standardized tests. Just hearing the term probably makes you flashback to high school— Remember the SATs? ...There you were, hunched over...
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Dr. Jessica Wacker
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Using Mazes for Home Practice
My students love mazes and they have been my recent go-to game in online sessions. I've been adapting our mazes to work on my students'...
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Dr. Jessica Wacker
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Cursive Handwriting
When I was in elementary school, learning cursive was an exciting benchmark. My classmates and I mastered printing in kindergarten and...
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