Child Development

By Gina Schumann, MA, CCC-SLP About 15 years ago, during my clinical fellowship as a speech-language pathologist at a large, well-respected outpatient clinic, a group of colleagues and I were introduced to a brand-new tool to use in therapy sessions: an iPad. It was exciting. I remember watching therapists explore all the different features and apps. For whatever reason, I specifically remember checking out a Mr. Potato Head app that let you drag and drop body parts and faci

This article explores the idea of directing play less and allowing more opportunities for learning through self-directed play.

In this piece, expert speech-language pathologist Gina Schumann shares how small changes can make a big difference in a child's communication development.