Does your child have a speech or language delay? As a parent or caregiver, you want to do everything you can to help, both at school and at home. Here are a few ways you can work on developing communication skills with your child. At school The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association suggest parents, “Make sure that [...]
It can be a challenge for any parent or caregiver to know if their child has verbal apraxia or is just a “late talker”. Especially with all the different information and terms online. First Words Speech Therapy understands how difficult the situation can be and wants to help you understand the difference, how to spot [...]
When your child has a speech or language issue, it can be overwhelming. Where do you start and what should you expect from therapy? Make sure your child’s speech and language therapist has the proper credentials. This includes their Florida state license and is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). At First [...]
Many parents and caregivers wonder how long their child will need speech therapy? Or how long should they expect therapy to take? When will they see results? These are very popular questions, but the answers depend on quite a few factors. The nature of the child’s speech, language or communication challenge. The severity of the [...]
