In last week’s blog we talked about how a parent or caregiver can know if a toddler has a speech or language delay. While the timetable for each child is different, early intervention can make all the difference. A three year old child who can’t say many words, but can nonverbally comprehend and communicate, may [...]
Developmental milestones are general guidelines to help gauge the progress of your child. It is important to remember children develop at different rates, there are may causes of a speech delay, and they can be effectively treated. For instance, the average 2 year old can say about 50 words and speak sentences using two and [...]
About 5% of the children starting first grade have a speech disorder. It can affect any child, but how do you know if your child is struggling with communicating or speaking? Here are a few signs your little one is experiencing speech and communication issues. Stuttering It’s normal for children to make missteps when they [...]
More than ever before, children across Central Florida are using technology at a younger age. Infants and toddlers have unprecedented access to smartphones tablets, and even gaming consoles. The Coronavirus has compounded the situation with digital learning and at home learning. How is this affecting their speech, language, social, and communication skills? For instance, my [...]
