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 [...]
Children learn through playing, this offers an excellent opportunity to apply speech and language strategies. These experiences encourage your child while they are playing and having fun. Offer choices Providing choices for your child acknowledges their needs. It is a non-threatening way to model words. It is also an opportunity to teach concepts, such as [...]
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 [...]
