In last week’s blog we talked about common speech disorders here in Central Florida, including Apraxia of Speech and Stuttering. Today we are talking about a few more. Autism and Speech Disorders 1 in 100 people are affected by Autism Spectrum, which makes it one of the most common. Symptoms of autism include problems with [...]
Are you concerned about your child’s speech? Does he or she seem a little delayed? What can you do to help? Here at First Words Therapy, we have a lot of parents and caregivers calling us asking what they can do to identify and treat a speech or language delay. First, this is a very [...]
Starting speech therapy with your toddler can be overwhelming. You’ve had the initial evaluation, you have a good idea of your child’s communication skills, but what should you expect now? Here is what you can anticipate from your toddler’s speech therapy Toddlers are toddlers Toddlers are different than preschoolers and older children. A toddler’s attention [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many children in Central Florida. Difficulty focusing and excitability are typically expected, but what about stuttering? The latest research suggests a link between ADHD and stuttering. Revealing that 50% of participants who had stuttering issues also had ADHD. “Despite popular beliefs, emotional problems and parenting style do not cause [...]
