The treatment of speech disorders and communication issues are performed by a speech-language pathologist, also known as a speech therapist. Language intervention activities, articulation therapy and other techniques are used to improve language and communication. Articulation Disorders The inability to correctly form certain sounds. A child may add, distort, swap, or drop sounds. For instance, [...]
Children can challenge anyone’s patients. Whether they just forget to clean their room after you’ve asked them a half dozen times or they weren’t listening. But how do you know if it is simple forgetfulness or their inability to follow directions? This is part of receptive language, the ability a child has to process information. [...]
Unfortunately, there are many learning disabilities, speech and language, that go undiagnosed. It is difficult for any parent to watch their child struggle with school work, especially if they have dyslexia. “According to the International Dyslexia Association, roughly 15 to 20 percent of children in schools present with some form of dyslexia, a language-based learning [...]
Down syndrome Awareness Month is the perfect time to celebrate the talents and strengths of those who have Down Syndrome. While they develop in their own unique way, with their talents and strengths. Because of a slightly different DNA code, those with down syndrome can their speech and language development impacted. Very Well Family gives [...]
