Early research has indicated Teletherapy has been especially beneficial for helping children with their speech and language development, it has even been shown to help ease the strain during these difficult times. “Speech and language communication skills are a strong indicator of a child’s future success in academics, personal relationships and employment. The National Institutes [...]
Our new way of social distancing can be especially challenging for children with speech and language disorders. Communication issues can be exacerbated with physical remoteness. Community and school settings give children a wide range of dialogue opportunities. Without them, there can be limited interaction to practice their social interaction and communication skills. Fortunately, physical distancing [...]
Babies, toddlers, and school age children communicate in many different ways. I have a daughter who talked a mile and minute, while my son was more reserved. Some kids catch on quickly and seem to know more words than most children their age, but others seem to understand just the essentials, such as “no” or [...]
Wondering when your child will speak? Or are you having trouble understanding what your toddler says? It’s a concern many parents and caregivers have, and rightly so, a child's speech has a big impact on their overall life. In fact, studies show poor language skills can result in difficulties in school, even encourage bullying, and [...]
