What is children’s Apraxia of speech? Apraxia of speech is when a child finds it difficult to move their tongue and mouth to speak. The child may want to speak and their muscles in their tongue and mouth are physically able to form words. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Where [...]
Is your child just a late talker or do they have a speech delay or disorder? As a parent, how do you know if your child is meeting their developmental milestones? If you are concerned about your child's speech or language development, it is best to consult a speech therapist. "Parents should take children for [...]
There are many skills children learn in life. How to speak and listen, how to read and write or do math doesn’t always come easy. Some skills are simply more difficult to learn than others. If your child is having a difficult time keeping up with age appropriate milestones, it is important to find help. [...]
Speech and language delays and disorders are not only frustrating for a child, it can lead to low self esteem, poor grades in school, frustration, and even depression. Early intervention is key to good communication. If you have any concerns about your child not meeting developmental milestones, contact First Words Speech Therapy. How you can [...]
