Speech and language disorders are not uncommon here in Central Florida. It is estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders. According to ASHA, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, parent survey: One in four parents of children ages 0-8 have had concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. Of those parents with concerns: 70% had [...]
Frequent ear infections often go hand in hand with the development of speech and language. When it comes to childhood aliments, ear infections are one of the most common. In fact, about 75% of children under the age of 3 have been affected by at least one ear infection. With half of these children suffer [...]
Social skills and communication can be challenging for any child, but especially for those with Autism. It can be difficult for them to pick up on social cues and in conversation. Autism Spectrum Disorder can range from very mild to severe. Depending on how challenges affect their daily activities. Often times the signs and symptoms [...]
Are you concerned about your child’s speech? Does he or she seem a little delayed? What can you do to help? Here at First Words Therapy, we have a lot of parents and caregivers calling us asking what they can do to identify and treat a speech or language delay. First, this is a very [...]
