April is Autism Awareness Month, aimed at increasing the understanding, acceptance and supporting those with autism. Often times those with Autism Spectrum Disorder face challenges with social and communication skills. Finding it difficult to pick up on social cues and holding a conversation. It is common for children with Autism to also have apraxia The [...]
One of the most common childhood struggles is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). It affects approximately 2 children in every primary classroom. In spite of its prevalence, affect how a child learns, speaks, and socializes, it is often overlooked. A child with DLD has difficulty understanding what is being said or using spoken language, it can [...]
Consistency and routine makes it easier for preschool children to learn, especially those with developmental language delays (DLD). A simple strategy can help the learning process was published in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in hopes of helping parents and caregivers create opportunities for success. Easing the frustration many children with DLD feel. Be S.M.A.R.T. [...]
In last week’s blog we talked about how a parent or caregiver can know if a toddler has a speech or language delay. While the timetable for each child is different, early intervention can make all the difference. A three year old child who can’t say many words, but can nonverbally comprehend and communicate, may [...]
