Pediatric speech and language therapy incorporate activities and techniques to improve a child’s overall communication. By understanding speech disorders and delays in both expressive and receptive language, apraxia of speech, oral motor dysfunction, stuttering, social language, cognitive skills, swallowing, and feeding, to improve communication development At Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy, we take pride in [...]
Speech development is complex, more than just words. It involves verbal and nonverbal communication, listening and understanding, expressing thoughts and emotions. Fostering speech and language development with fun activities can help your child stay on track with their milestones. What can parents do? According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association, "You can help your [...]
Whether it’s carving a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, making Thanksgiving crafts, or holiday decorations, these traditions create lasting memories. Incorporating Speech Activities Integrating speech and language skills while doing activities with the child can make a big difference. For instance, decorating a pumpkin is a great activity for spending one-on-one time together, exchanging words, laughter, and [...]
From the day your baby is born, they intently listen to you. Their first communication starts making eye contact, smiling, cries, babbling, giggling and more. These skills eventually develop into verbal and nonverbal language. Fostering speech development with fun activities helps them stay on track with their milestones. "The benefits of play are extensive and [...]
