Central Auditory Processing Disorder is often either misdiagnosed or not diagnosed right away. This neurological condition has symptoms that mirror sever other conditions, such as ADHD or ADD. This disorder affects the way the brain processes what is heard. Somewhere between the sounds the child hears and how the brain understands or remembers those sounds, [...]
Parenting here in Central Florida isn’t always easy. Our lives are very busy and the convenience of looking something up online seems to be the go-to diagnostic, instead of the traditional trip to the doctor’s office. Unfortunately, trying to figure out if your child has a speech or language challenge is not always easy. Many [...]
Often times, children with speech or language delays, also have a difficult time with social interaction. There are many different skills that encompass social development. These skills include, using appropriate body language, understanding social rules, using correct language, understanding empathy and someone else’s point of view. While having trouble with social interactions can be an [...]
For a child with a language issue or speech delay, a speech therapist is a very valuable tool. First Words Speech Therapy is conveniently located in Orlando and our team is dedicated to providing personalized care to meet your child’s speech and language needs. We partner with Parents and caregiver to assist with the therapy [...]
