Having a child with a speech or language disorder can be challenging. Here at Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy, we support and empower our parents and caregivers with the guidance of a certified speech language pathologist. Our proven strategies will motivate your child to communicate and give them the opportunity to learn and achieve their [...]
As a parent we worry about our children. Are they reaching their developmental milestones? Their age appropriate communication benchmarks? Or developmental delays? As a parent or caregiver, you know your child best. If you sense there is something just not right, it is important to voice your concerns. The leading barrier to speech and language [...]
Are you noticing your child having trouble speaking? They are using their tongue properly? Or just not talking like their peers? If you have any concerns, you should have them evaluated by a speech therapist. What Is An Oral Motor Disorder? There are three main categories when it comes to oral motor disorders Oral or [...]
A pediatric speech and language therapist work with children to assist them communicate effectively, they also help them develop their verbal and non-verbal language skills. They also help with swallowing and feeding abilities, both of which take a lot of muscles to accomplish. Improving communication skills for children of all ages - from newborns to [...]
