Speech therapy not only helps children, it also benefits the family. Speech therapy helps children achieve important milestones and learn life skills for a successful academic and social growth. It also supports families as they take an active role in their child’s growth and development. Speech therapy helps improves a child communication, emotional, and social [...]
The earlier a child with a speech or language issue receives intervention from a speech therapist, the easier it will be for them to achieve important milestones. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ASHA, “Many families spend months or even years hoping their child will “outgrow” a possible problem. But taking a “wait-and-see” approach often [...]
As with many things these days, there are some misconceptions about the development of speech and language in children. This can be especially confusing for parents in the Orlando area. Should I be reading novels while the baby is in utero? Is it okay to speech baby talk with my 6 month old? We all [...]
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. What is aphasia and can speech therapy help? Aphasia is a communication disorder, it typically interferes with the ability to understand or say words. It affects people differently. Some may a difficult time speaking and finding the right words to express themselves. Some may have a difficult time comprehending and [...]
