Every child develops speech and language skills at their own rate, making the range of what is considered normal very broad. While it is perfectly normal to mispronounce words on occasion, it can make it easy to overlook an issue. As parents, we can’t help but worry. Is my child meeting the developmental milestones? “We [...]
Speech is so much more than a form of communication, it is a foundational tool for development, connection, and expression, especially for children. Speech therapy plays a vital role in addressing speech and language challenges and nursing young voices. It is estimated that 10 percent of children have some type of communication impairment. This includes [...]
In last week’s blog, we discussed how does a parent or caregiver know their child needs speech therapy. Communication skills are an important part of your child’s development. It isn’t always easy to know if a child is meeting their speech and language milestones. Does your child struggle to follow instructions? Following instruction can be [...]
Does your child have frequent ear infections? Should you be concerned with the speech and language development? Ear infections are one of the most common ailments in childhood, accounting for over 30 million doctor visits a year. Before their third birthday, 75% of child will have an ear infection. On average, half of them with [...]
