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“HELP! My child can sing an entire song, but they can’t tell me when they’re hungry”: Gestalt Language Processors and Natural Language Acquisition
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP Gestalt Language Processors are described by professionals in our field as, “intonation babies.” These...
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Oct 18, 20244 min read
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Helping Your Child Use Their AAC Device For Authentic Communication
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP Yay! Your child finally got access to an AAC device. But...there's a catch--school and other therapy...
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Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Communication Blooms: In Pursuit of a Better Way
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP I began my speech-language pathology career 7 years ago. I began working in the public school system,...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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Neurodiversity Affirming Care
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP April is Autism Acceptance Month, and one of my missions in this community is to raise awareness of...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Watch To See What 5 Seconds of Wait Time Actually Looks Like
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP Check out this video of me working with my sweet client. I had sung this particular song at least 5 times...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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5 Activities To Do With A Sheet
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP If you have any questions about the information shared or are interested in scheduling a consultation,...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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5 Ways to Encourage Language Outside Without Toys
By: Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP We are at the height of summer break and you may be running out of ideas on how to keep your little ones...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20245 min read
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When To Worry About Your Child's Communication Skills
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP When a child is exhibiting a speech and/or language delay, many times parents are encouraged to, “wait...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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How To Be A Better Communication Partner
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP When a child encounters a communication challenge, we most often focus on changing the child. How can we...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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Why I Became A Speech-Language Pathologist
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP When I was 5 years old, my Papa, Everett “Bud” Goold Jr., suffered a significant hemorrhagic stroke. This...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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Presuming Competence
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP What does presuming competence mean? Assuming that everyone can think, learn, and understand. While you...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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How Was Your Day? How to Actually Learn How Your Child's School Day Went
By Mackenzie Shiba M.S. CCC-SLP Tired of getting no response or a “fine,” response when you ask your child how their day was? Here are...
Mackenzie Shiba
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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