Are you concerned with your child’s fluency of speech? Maybe a teacher or pediatrician said something about their fluency. What does fluency of speech mean? The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), defines “A fluency disorder is an interruption to the flow of speech that can negatively impact an individual’s communication effectiveness, communication efficiency, and willingness [...]
It is important to monitor your child’s language development. Knowing the milestones and signs of a speech delay can help recognize potential issues. Early treatment can help ensure your child academic, as well as future success. What Is A Delay In Language? A delay in a child’s language development is when they aren’t meeting their [...]
As a top pediatric speech therapist in Orlando, First Words Speech Therapy helps children reach their full potential. Our experienced speech and language pathologists are licensed and work with children of all ages. To meet your child’s specific needs, we provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans that are individualized to your child’s needs. What Is [...]
The core of communication is oral language. Those children who have developed a strong awareness of oral language skills early in life are better equipped to use and understand the written language. Studies have consistently revealed a strong connection between the proficiency of oral language and later success academically, particularly in writing and reading Oral [...]
