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How to make 5 minutes of speech practice actually count

Home practice is most effective when it's short, consistent, and tied to your child's current therapy goals. Here's a simple framework for sessions that fit into a real family's day.

Katie Tashkin, CCC-SLP · 5 min read · August 2026
What are minimal pairs and why do speech therapists use them?
The research behind one of the most effective articulation techniques — and how to use it with your child at home.
For Families · Coming soon
Why clinical notes should be written for families, not just insurance
When parents understand what happened in a session, home practice improves. Here's how we think about session documentation at Talkli.
For SLPs · Coming soon
Understanding your child's speech accuracy scores
What does 70% accuracy mean? How do you know if progress is happening? A plain-language guide for parents navigating goal tracking.
For Families · Coming soon
How to use a speech therapy superbill for insurance reimbursement
Out-of-network speech therapy can be partially reimbursed. Here's a step-by-step guide to submitting a superbill to your insurance company.
For Families · Coming soon

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