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 [...]
Children grow up fast, especially in the first couple of years. Within the first 18 months of life they learn how to crawl, say their first words, walk, and even socialize. A child typically learns these milestones within an expected age range. For example, most babies accomplish crawling between 6 and 10 months and walk [...]
