If your child needs speech or language therapy, it can be overwhelming. What should you expect, what questions should you ask, how involved as a parent you should be, and how long will it take? Ask Questions Starting speech therapy can be intimidating for a child. From the initial evaluation through the process of therapy, [...]
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 [...]
Having a child with a speech delay can be filled with heartache, frustration, and joy. Along with the typical demands of a child, combined with not being able to communicate easily, it can be difficult. Not just for parents, but also the children. Failing to understand them can cause a meltdown or send them into [...]
While many parents are glad their child is involved in school based speech therapy, they often find it challenging for a few reasons. First, there are typically several children in one group each with their own speech challenges and goals. Second, it can be a struggle for the teacher to specifically address your child’s speech [...]
