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Using Literature to Introduce Diversity to Young Children
Written by Jean Thompson Merriam-Webster defines “diversity” as having or being composed of different elements or qualities. “Different” is defined as being unlike or distinct in nature, form, or quality/ the quality of being dissimilar. A phrase we often hear...
We Need Diverse Books
Advocate. Amplify. Aspire. Our team couldn't think of a better way to describe our mission and our intention every day. Whether we are a speech therapist, tutor, or the front office staff who greets you on the phone and at the door, we each aspire to be an advocate...
July 2020 Aspire Speech Newsletter
July’s edition informs you of what’s new for this month! Here’s the full rundown for our July, 2020 issue: Summer Raffle Details Staff Spotlight: Charity Davis, BA Academic Program Coordinator Article by Jean Thompson: Language Stimulation in Infants How to reach us...
Terrific Tips To Lessen Stress In Your Family
Aspire Blog, June 11,2020 In this time of the corona virus, all of us are feeling the anxiety and stress of the times, even the children in the family. Here is a little food for thought for parents. TERRIFIC TIPS TO LESSEN STRESS IN YOUR FAMILY Show affection. Let...
Environmental Print…A Road to Reading for Preschoolers
Environemental Print, 7-14-2020 From the time that we awake in the morning, we are exposed to environmental print. It is on our cereal boxes and milk cartons. When we open the cupboard it is the label on all our cans and packages. This natural display of words is a...
June 2020 Aspire Speech Newsletter
June’s edition informs you of what’s new for this month! Here’s the full rundown for our June, 2020 issue: Staff Spotlight: Desiree Torosian, AACongrats to our Fast ForWord clients!Article by Patricia Looney- Burman: How I Became a Speech Pathologist Happy Reading!...
Keep Afloat through Remote!
As homeschooling continues on for your kids, they may need some personal, one-on-one assistance with their homework and learning; time and connection with teachers is limited! We can help with some of that work that you, the parent, have been filling in for the...
Communication Is Key
Guest author: By Kyla Kennedy “Being a therapist of any kind is usually a personal journey, and it was no different for me,” says Kathryn Wage of what led her to found Aspire Speech & Learning Center nearly 25 years ago. At a young age, Kathryn’s mother was...
COVID-19 Speech Therapy
Staying home does not have to be time away from Aspire Speech & Learning Center. We all are facing some uncertainty in the upcoming months. The challenge will be how to make the most of our time and take advantage of the opportunity that slowing down...
Aspire's January 2020 Newsletter
January's edition informs you of what's new for this month and February! Here's the full rundown for our January, 2020 issue: We Love our Clients week! Happy New Year! Staff Spotlight: Christina Xiong, AA Happy Reading! Charity Davis Academic Program Coordinator...