If you’ve ever learned an instrument, you’ve heard: “Don’t forget to practice!” 🎷🎻Practice may not make perfect, but it does make progress. Speech therapy works the same way.

Your sessions with a therapist help you learn new skills, but the real magic happens when you practice at home and use those skills in real life, like ordering coffee or chatting with friends. 💪✨

📚 Why Practice Matters

Research shows people who practice at home make bigger gains than those who only work in sessions (Des Roches, 2015, Kurland, 2018). Repetition fuels neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to rebuild pathways.

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✅ How To Make Homework Stick

Set yourself up for success with these tips:

• ⏰ Pick a consistent time when you feel focused to make it a habit.
• 🔔 Use reminders like calendar alerts or a gentle nudge from loved ones.
• 🛋️ Set up your space to be quiet, comfortable, and distraction-free.
• 💤 Take breaks as needed. Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.
• 🎯 Stay motivated by working on goals that matter to you.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Get support from family, friends, and your therapist.
• 🎉 Celebrate wins by acknowledging your effort, no matter how big or small.
  • Whether it's words of affirmation, a physical reward, or sharing your progress with someone else, don't skip this step!

🚀 Start Your Practice Plan Now!

Grab our FREE homework packet to build your custom routine. It includes a prescription pad, practice schedule, daily notes, and 9 expert tips.

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When you're recovering or supporting a loved one, it can be challenging to see daily or weekly gains. But remember, practice makes progress. You're doing great! 💪💜

Best regards,

-Megan

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P.S. Don't know which apps to use? Use our App Finder to find the right apps for you. Download the Lite versions to try them for FREE!

P.P.S. If you're currently seeing a speech therapist who is a member of our Virtual Rehab Center, you may be eligible to use our free online homework program. Ask your therapist if they know about this new program!

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