Parenting isn’t always easy. Our lives seem busier than ever, especially this time of year. If we have some type of medical question, instead of taking a trip to the traditional doctor, we tend to seek help on the internet first. Web sites, such as WebMD, are the new go-to diagnostic center. But, deciphering if [...]
In last week’s blog we talked about questions parents are asking about the impact a child’s speech or language impairment can have on a child academic and social development. Speech and language is the cornerstone of communication and academic success. It affects how children express themselves, communicate ideas, retain, process, analyze, and understand information. Children [...]
Is your child reaching all the speech and language milestones? Should you engage in “baby talk” with your child? What if my child isn’t saying words by 12 months? Should I be teaching my child sign language? Parenting today can be confusing. It is important to remember every child develops speech and language at [...]
From the moment a child is born, they are constantly maturing and growing. Speech and language are the tools we all use to learn and interact with others. Detecting a speech issue early in a child's life is beneficial for their social and emotional development. Though it isn’t easy for parents to decipher emotional or [...]
