If a child is difficult to understand or has trouble saying sounds clearly, they may have a speech sound disorder. Most children should be able to say nearly all the speech sounds properly by 4 years old. Some sounds may take longer to learn such as, th, v, or z. Speech sound disorder is also [...]
If your child needs speech or language therapy, it can be overwhelming. What should you expect, what questions should you ask, how involved as a parent you should be, and how long will it take? Ask Questions Starting speech therapy can be intimidating for a child. From the initial evaluation through the process of therapy, [...]
It is a question many parent’s ask, is my child a “late talker” or is it something more serious? “You know your child. You understand what they mean when they point to the door. You listen to them talk and watch them play. You remember what your older children did and said at the same [...]
If you're concerned about your child's speech-language development, it is important to be proactive. We encourage you to contact First Words Speech Therapy, we provide a comprehensive evaluation for a variety of speech, language, and occupational needs. We are dedicated to providing personalized care to meet your child’s speech and language needs. How can speech therapy [...]
