Our new way of social distancing can be especially challenging for children with speech and language disorders. Communication issues can be exacerbated with physical remoteness. Community and school settings give children a wide range of dialogue opportunities. Without them, there can be limited interaction to practice their social interaction and communication skills. Fortunately, physical distancing [...]
During the Coronavirus quarantine many parents are working from home with the added responsibility of teaching their child, which is not always easy. This time of isolations can be especially difficult for children with autism. How can caregivers and parents help their child thrive during these challenging times? April is National Autism Awareness Month, to [...]
Speech and language therapy are very important to a child's development. But with everyone staying at home because of the Coronavirus, many children are missing important sessions. Unfortunately, this can have a negative impact on all the progress a child has made. Which is why First Words Speech Therapy is providing teletherapy sessions. This individualized alternative [...]
As schools continues online this week, so should your child’s speech and occupational therapy. First Words Speech Therapy is happy to provide teletherapy to support the safety of our families during these challenging times. This allows your child to continue with their progress, without getting behind. In the beginning, online speech therapy can seem daunting [...]
