Summer is finally here in Central Florida, for many parents this means a shift in the daily routine and a more relaxed schedule. Some even put a pause speech therapy or even stop during the summer months. There are several reasons to keep up with speech and language therapy during the summer months. Prevent backsliding [...]
In last week's blog we started a speech and language developmental milestone quiz for parents and caregivers. Early intervention with speech therapy equips children with the necessary tools they need to communicate with confidence and reach their full potential. Here at First Words Therapy, our dedicated professional speech and language therapist take a specialized and [...]
It's not always easy being a parent or caregiver, there are many questions about meeting a child's developmental milestones, especially when it comes to speech and language. Speech and language disorders can affect a child's confidence, communication, and overall mental health. Which is why it is so important to seek help. The earlier it's treated, [...]
A recent study showed how the pandemic affected the speech and language development of children. It analyses over 2.5 million children and the results were significant. The study divided the children into four groups, four year olds, three year olds, two year olds and one year olds. The study resulted in an increased diagnosis of [...]
