One of the most common childhood struggles is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). It affects approximately 2 children in every primary classroom. In spite of its prevalence, affect how a child learns, speaks, and socializes, it is often overlooked. A child with DLD has difficulty understanding what is being said or using spoken language, it can [...]
Consistency and routine makes it easier for preschool children to learn, especially those with developmental language delays (DLD). A simple strategy can help the learning process was published in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in hopes of helping parents and caregivers create opportunities for success. Easing the frustration many children with DLD feel. Be S.M.A.R.T. [...]
In last week’s blog we talked about how a parent or caregiver can know if a toddler has a speech or language delay. While the timetable for each child is different, early intervention can make all the difference. A three year old child who can’t say many words, but can nonverbally comprehend and communicate, may [...]
Developmental milestones are general guidelines to help gauge the progress of your child. It is important to remember children develop at different rates, there are may causes of a speech delay, and they can be effectively treated. For instance, the average 2 year old can say about 50 words and speak sentences using two and [...]
