What is articulation? Is is the movement of the jaw, lips, tongue, and the speech organs necessary to make speech sounds. Articulation disorder is when there are problems or difficulty making sounds. This could be sounds being substituted, added, left off, or changed. An example, a young child may say “nana” instead of banana, or [...]
Over 60 percent of parents polled said they were not familiar with the common warning signs. Over half the parents were not aware the importance of early detection. Preferably, before the age of 4. If not the treatment can take longer, be more complex, and cost more. 3-4 years During this period, children are combining [...]
Children develop and learn at their own pace, making the range of what is considered normal very broad. While it is perfectly normal to mispronounce words on occasion, it is easy to overlook any issues. As parents, we can’t help but worry. Is my child meeting the developmental milestones? While it is easy to overlook [...]
First Words Speech Therapy is proud to announce the opening of our new office here in Orlando. At 1239 Mount Vernon St. Conveniently located near State Road 50 (Colonial Dr) and Orlando Ave. We are devoted to providing the best possible care for children with speech, language, cognitive or swallowing disorders. Language is the process by [...]
