The development of a child is not black and white. There are quite a few characteristics and factors that make us who we are. As with other milestones and skills, the age a child starts talking can vary. These differences may not be a clear indication there is something going on. For instance, Albert Einstein, [...]
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. To help bring awareness of speech, language, and hearing disorders. To better understand the vital role speech therapist play we are sharing some facts about the issue. By first grade, about 5% of children have a speech disorder that is noticeable Research has shown, 20 to 40 % [...]
Children see a speech therapist for a variety of different reasons. Whether it is for some type of speech disorder, difficulty pronouncing words, quality of speech, trouble with volume or pitch, or having a limited understanding of the meaning of words, not meeting developmental milestones, attention disorder, or other reasons, speech therapy proven to be [...]
National Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and speech and communication disorders. When it comes to autism, improved communication is just one of the benefits speech therapy provides. It also helps with a number of other issues. For instance, integrating into the community, building relationships, and everyday interacting with others. Autistic children can [...]
