Language is a fundamental part of childhood and growth; as children learn to communicate and express themselves, they form friendships and come to understand their own personalities and interests. Expressive language disorders can prevent your child from being able to transfer their thoughts into words...
Parents and guardians who have found their way to this post may be a little apprehensive. Searching the internet for indicators of whether pediatric speech therapy is right for your child reveals a slew of articles with “warning signs to watch out for.” These articles...
Listening to your child speak is one of the great joys of being a parent or guardian. From silence to sounds to individual words, and then finally to fully formed sentences, you get to watch your child’s speech come to life. With their ability to...
Autism looms large in the minds of parents, educators, speech therapists, and everyone else involved in teaching and supporting children. More and more, it’s coming to be known by a slightly different name: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The term “spectrum” is the key here. It...
Speech therapy is empowering, for both children and adults. When patients begin to see the benefits of the work they’re doing, a noticeable change comes over them as a new feeling of confidence begins to set in. It’s a wonderful moment for family, friends, and...
When your child is stuttering, your heart goes out to them. You want to help your child, but compounding the embarrassment or anxiety your child may feel could only make matters worse. In this article, we'll discuss how to effectively talk to your child without causing undue fear...
How do you know when your child needs speech therapy? According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 12 children have a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder. Boys are nearly twice as likely as girls to face speech and language challenges. While some of these children will...
What's new in speech therapy? How is it changing lives? In this article, let's look at some exciting trends in the field of speech therapy. Current and Future Growth Trends Survival rates of premature babies have gone up significantly due to advances in medicine. Babies who at one...