As with many things these days, there are some misconceptions about the development of speech and language in children. This can be especially confusing for parents in the Orlando area. Should I be reading novels while the baby is in utero? Is it okay to speech baby talk with my 6 month old? We all [...]
While many parents are glad their child is involved in school based speech therapy, they often find it challenging for a few reasons. First, there are typically several children in one group each with their own speech challenges and goals. Second, it can be a struggle for the teacher to specifically address your child’s speech [...]
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. What is aphasia and can speech therapy help? Aphasia is a communication disorder, it typically interferes with the ability to understand or say words. It affects people differently. Some may a difficult time speaking and finding the right words to express themselves. Some may have a difficult time comprehending and [...]
Are you worried your child is having trouble with their speech, language or communication skills? Concerned they may have a speech disorder or impediment? Or have seen signs that something just isn’t quite right? You may think it’s “just a phase” or they will “catch up”, but if you have concerns, it is important to [...]
