If your child has a communication disorder, you maybe wondering if it will go away on its own, the “wait and see” approach. Experts agree, early intervention can reverse or prevent communication disorders. If your child is having a difficult time understanding or communicating with others, it is important consult with a speech therapist. Early [...]
When is a child ready to start speech therapy? How early is too early? Are they reaching their communication milestones? Research shows early intervention - no matter the age- can significantly improve the outcome of your child’s communication. If you are looking for developmental support for your child’s speech and language, contact Orlando’s First Words [...]
Think your child may have a speech or language disorder or delay? Thinking speech therapy may help? But at what age does speech therapy start? How do I know when my child is ready for therapy? Research shows, early intervention can significantly improve the outcome of your child’s communication. As a parent, it is only [...]
As children become more verbal, they can stumble over words. Which in turn can raise concerns about stuttering and their speech and language development. Disfluencies are normal, but when should a parent be concerned? Common disfluencies Word or phrase repetitions (disfluencies) in young children is not uncommon. Five percent of kids between 2 1/2 and [...]
