Fisher-Jost Therapy Blog: Insights and Tips for Speech and Language Development
The FJT blog is a resource to provide ongoing education for topics related to your child’s development. Keep us bookmarked for helpful information about clinical research, tips & tricks, activities at home, and more.
Best Toys and Games to Encourage Speech and Language Development for Kids
Fun meets learning! Discover the best holiday gift ideas—board games, toys, and apps—that build speech and language skills while keeping kids engaged and excited.
Strategies for Helping Your Stubborn Child Focus and Pay Attention from Fisher-Jost Therapy
When kids with speech and language delays seem “stubborn” or unresponsive, it’s often due to challenges with attention and processing—not behavior. This post shares simple, play-based strategies to help your child focus, understand, and communicate more confidently.
Why 'Speech Therapy Near Me' Matters: Local Help from Fisher-Jost Therapy
In-home speech therapy offers comfort, convenience, and faster progress. Discover how therapy in your child’s natural environment can boost communication skills while fitting seamlessly into family life.
How Early Can You Start Speech Therapy?
Wondering if your child may need speech therapy? Learn the key milestones for early communication, signs to watch for, and how early intervention can set the stage for lifelong success.
Tracking Your Child's Speech Development Milestones with Fisher-Jost Therapy
Curious about your child’s speech milestones? Learn what to expect from birth to age five—from first words to full conversations—and when to seek extra support if needed.
Skills Your Child Needs Before Saying First Words: A Guide from Fisher-Jost Therapy
Before first words, children develop key communication skills like babbling, eye contact, and joint attention. Learn the early milestones that support speech and language development.
Why I Became a Speech-Language Pathologist and Built Fisher-Jost Therapy
Inspired by helping my nonverbal cousin speak his first word, I became a speech-language pathologist. Now, I’m dedicated to helping children achieve communication milestones and reach their full potential.
