Some Spanish-speaking children may omit the final plural -s even when they fully understand plurality. In many dialects of Spanish, syllable-final /s/ is variably weakened or omitted, which can significantly impact plural production and assessment performance. This post explores how dialectal variation affects Spanish plural acquisition and what SLPs should consider when distinguishing language difference from disorder.

Spanish-speaking children do not learn plurals all at once. First, they develop the concept of “more than one,” then they begin producing plural markers, and finally they learn how plural agreement works across entire phrases and sentences. In this post, we explore the stages of Spanish plural acquisition, expected developmental timelines, and what SLPs should know when assessing and supporting plural development in Spanish-speaking children.

Spanish plural morphology is both simpler and more complex than English depending on what aspect you examine. While the phonological system makes plural production easier in many cases, Spanish also distributes plural information across multiple words in a sentence. Understanding these differences is important for clinicians assessing bilingual and Spanish-speaking children. 

Research shows that responsive, back-and-forth interaction plays an important role in children’s language development. Explore how everyday conversations, storytelling, routines, and caregiver connection support communication growth in bilingual homes.

If you’re looking for a simple Spanish verb activity for speech therapy, this is one I’ve been loving lately. It’s hands-on, easy to prep, and perfect for targeting verbs, phrase building, and home carryover with bilingual students.

Attending TXSHA (TSHA Annual Convention) in Fort Worth? Here are practical convention survival tips, local food recommendations, and travel advice to help SLPs maximize their TSHA conference experience.

Looking for bilingual children’s books to use in speech therapy? This post highlights Martina Has Too Many Tías by Emma Otheguy.

Kick off the season with playful, bilingual gingerbread activities! In this post, we’re sharing activity ideas, comprehension questions, and grammar targets inspired by El Hombrecito de Jengibre. These activities are designed for easy, meaningful practice in Spanish and English—perfect for small groups, whole-class lessons, or literacy centers.

Understanding morphosyntax in bilingual Spanish–English children is key for accurate assessment and intervention. This post summarizes recent research on how grammar skills develop in children with and without developmental language disorder (DLD), offering SLPs practical guidance for targeting therapy and tracking progress.