As a leader in the industry, Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy receives a lot of questions about Apraxia of Speech. What is Apraxia of Speech? Children with Apraxia of Speech can have a difficult time speaking and communicating because it affects their capability to make sounds and put them together to form words. Childhood apraxia [...]
If you are searching for a pediatric speech & language therapist for your child, there are a few key elements that go beyond the qualifications, education, and certification. While all these are very important, it doesn’t necessarily divulge if the person is a good fit for your child or even works will with children. Here [...]
Navigating your child’s speech and language therapy here in Orlando isn’t always easy. From the first step to the journey of success, First Words Speech Therapy is here for you. We can guide you through the process, share available resources, from initial screening to developing a comprehensive plan. Here are a few tips to help [...]
As a parent in Central Florida, it can be difficult to know if your child is reaching their appropriate communication benchmarks. Are they just a late talker or do they have a developmental delay? “Early intervention is critical because it prevents problems with behavior,” said Diane Paul, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE director of clinical issues in speech language [...]
