As a parent in Central Florida, it can be difficult to know if your child is reaching their appropriate communication benchmarks. Are they just a late talker or do they have a developmental delay? “Early intervention is critical because it prevents problems with behavior,” said Diane Paul, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE director of clinical issues in speech language [...]
Speech and language impacts a child’s emotional and social development. How can a parent or caregiver help a child struggling with communication? When should a parent be concerned? 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 with [...]
Having a child with a speech or language disorder can be challenging. Here at Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy, we support and empower our parents and caregivers with the guidance of a certified speech language pathologist. Our proven strategies will motivate your child to communicate and give them the opportunity to learn and achieve their [...]
As a parent we worry about our children. Are they reaching their developmental milestones? Their age appropriate communication benchmarks? Or developmental delays? As a parent or caregiver, you know your child best. If you sense there is something just not right, it is important to voice your concerns. The leading barrier to speech and language [...]
