Many children in Central Florida struggle to speak, especially if they have special needs. The act of speaking is very complex and takes fine motor skills and coordinated and precise oral motor movements. It takes a lot of practice for words be spoken with ease and fluency. The ultimate goals is for a child to [...]
We all know children learn best through play, speech, language, communication, and problem solving. But often times we forget to take a step back and see playtime from the child’s perspective. Accepting your child’s opinions, interests, strengths, and views increases their natural motivation and validates who they are. The five most agreed on characteristics of [...]
Taking your child to a speech therapist can be easily overwhelming. You will probably have a lot of questions Depending on your child’s diagnosis and specific needs, there may be evaluation summaries, teacher reports and suggestions for a successful academic future for your child. Here are a few suggestions and questions you will want to [...]
When children first begin to speak, it can be normal to struggle pronouncing words or forming sentences correctly. It can be a sign of a speech or language disorder if the problems persist. The Speech Language Pathologist team at First Words Speech Therapy can help your child with all their communication skills. Short Term Benefits [...]
