Communication is the foundation of a child's learning, social connection, and confidence. Yet, speech and language disorders are far more common than many parents realize—both across the nation and right here in Central Florida. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, or hearing challenges. When parents notice [...]
Speech therapy plays a key role in helping children with autism develop speech, language, and communication skills. Beyond improving verbal communication, speech therapy can also support social interaction, relationship-building, community participation, and confidence in navigating everyday situations. Every child with autism is unique, and communication abilities can vary greatly. Some children may have difficulty participating [...]
For any parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to know whether a child is simply a late talker or may have childhood apraxia of speech. With so much information and so many different terms available online, it can be overwhelming to determine what your child's speech development means. At First Words Speech Therapy, we [...]
A pediatric Speech and language therapist do more than many people think. Not only do they work with children to assist them communicate effectively, they also help them develop their verbal and non-verbal language skills. But that isn’t all, they also help with swallowing and feeding abilities, both of which take a lot of muscles [...]
