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 [...]
If your child has a speech disorder or impediment, early intervention is the key to successful treatment. You can get the most out of your first speech therapy visit by being prepared and planning ahead. What to expect at speech therapy Be Prepared If your child’s doctor or teacher has made any suggestions, write them [...]
