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 By Lauren Bradway, Ph.D. 
As a speech-language pathologist parents consult me when their child is
having difficulty in communication skills, reading, and language arts. After
evaluating a child, I plan a course of action designed to teach specific skills, and
always, that plan involves board games and card games. Children learn best
through active play, and it's important for them to get excited about what they're
learning. Playing games with children makes the therapy hour much more
interesting for me as well!
Games like Malarky® teach critical skills in language processing including auditory comprehension, auditory perception, and auditory memory. In addition, playing these games builds speaking and reading vocabulary, teaches thinking skills, and enhances verbal communication. And all this is accomplished in a non-threatening, playful way. The result for me has been that my young clients look forward to returning for their appointments. Lauren Bradway, Ph.D. is a speech-language pathologist and learning style consultant who has specialized in working with children and their parents for over twenty-five years. A second edition of her book, How to Maximize Your Child's Learning Ability, will be published in the fall by Square One Publishers. In it she shares with parents the toys, games and techniques she utilizes in a clinical setting to teach children. Dr. Bradway lives in the New York City area and reaches families worldwide through her website, www.helpingchildrengrow.com. |
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