Speech Drives Language in Down Syndrome, Part 1

Explore the powerful relationship between speech practice and language development in individuals with Down syndrome.Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn this 2-part episode of Speech Link, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, sits down with Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP. Together, they unpack why frequent speech production plays such an important role in expanding utterance length and supporting the development of grammar and syntax. Jennifer explains how repetition helps strengthen cognitive-linguistic skills while also improving voice, prosody, and overall speech clarity. Clinicians will come away with a clearer understanding of why speech practice matters and how to incorporate it intentionally into therapy to support language growth.About the Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience treating individuals with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders. She has spent the last 12+ years specializing in communication and feeding for individuals with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders.Show Notes:Contact Jennifer: @speechconnects or @lets.chat321 on InstagramGrays Peak Speech ServicesConnected SpeechJennifer’s Book: “I Can Learn”Related Courses:Independent Communication for those with Down Syndrome in the SchoolsUse Strengths and Needs of Those with Down Syndrome to Improve Speech ClarityThree Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome