Singing songs and listening to music is a great way to develop speech and language skills. Non only are they fun and an opportunity for bonding, they facilitate a range of communication strategies, gaining listening and attention skills, taking turns, understanding rhythm and rhyme. According to an study published in the National Library of Medicine, [...]
Speech and language disorders can affect any child, if left untreated, it can negatively impact their ability to communicate and interact with others. It can be misleading and confusing for parents to navigate information on-line. If you think your child may have an articulation disorder, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The latest research shows articulations [...]
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have some type of trouble with speech, language, or communication. There are a multitude of variations, from having a difficult time picking up on non-verbal cues, such as hand gestures or facial expressions, to being completely non-verbal. If you have a child who is autistic, you are not alone. [...]
Over the last few years, the demand for pediatric speech therapy has increased significantly. Especially, when compared to pre-pandemic numbers. According to a recent poll by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), pediatric speech therapist found an increase of language difficulties, speech delays, social-emotional regulation issues, and behavioral problems. “In addition to more requests [...]
