This site is a brochure and handout resource for Speech Language Pathologists, parents and friends. We specialize in FREE, quickly read and easily understood materials about working with speech delayed children.

We are always looking for new materials. If you have a tip sheet or brochure that you would like to contribute, please email it to the site administrator. You may also fax it Taylored Marketing at 512-259-5104. Please include a cover sheet addressed to "Can We Talk".

• What is Developmental Apraxia of Speech? - An excellent, easily read article that will help parents, teachers, professionals and grandparents understand children with DAS.
  
  • Download "What is Developmental Apraxia of Speech" Handout (112KB)
    
    
•  "I am Trying!"; Interacting with our Children - Great hints for thriving with children who present behaviors of:
• Dyspraxia
  
  • Download "Interacting with Young Children with Who Have Dyspraxia" Brochure (104KB)
• Feeding Issues
  
  • Download "Interacting with Young Children with Who Have Sensory Based Feeding Disorders" Brochure (104KB)
• Increased sensitivity (Low Threshold)
  
  • Download "Interacting with Young Children with Who Have Increased Sensitivity (Low Threshold)" Brochure (104KB)
• Decreased Sensitivity (High Threshold)
  
  • Download "Interacting with Young Children with Who Have Increased Sensitivity (Low Threshold)" Brochure (104KB)
    
    
• Can We Hear? - What every parent should know about the importance of a good audiological examination for any child with a speech delay or disorder.
  
  • Download "Can We Hear" Brochure (112KB)
    
    
• Finding the Perfect Speech Language Pathologist - This wonderful, short article is written by an SLP. It considers the financial, emotional and technical aspects of this very important decision.
  
  • Download "The Perfect Speech Language Pathologist for your Child" Brochure (80KB)
    
   
  
• Who Comes for Speech and Language Evaluations? - This short study of an SLP's case load emphasizes that speech difficulties could be the key to further diagnosis. UNDER CONSTRUCTION
   
  
• Preparing for Your IEP - Being prepared for your conference with the Department of Education is the best way to assure that important services are delivered.
  
  • Download "Individual education Program: Parent Preparation and Planning" Brochure (80KB)
    
    
• Sample Speech Language IEP - Sample IEP for a three year old with DAS.
  • Download "Sample IEP for a Three Year Old with Apraxia" Brochure (80KB)
    
   
  
• Parenthood Primer - Humorous look at the basic requirements for successful parenting.
  
  • Download "Parenthood Primer" Handout (76KB)
    
    
• What Does That Mean? - A quick reference guide to commonly abbreviated terms used by professionals and therapists. Includes links to many websites.
   
  
• Bookstore -As an Amazon.com associate, "Can We Talk?" offers both parents and children a selection of recommended books, music and video tapes. UNDER CONSTRUCTION