As a leader in the industry, Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy receives a lot of questions about Apraxia of Speech. What is Apraxia of Speech? Children with Apraxia of Speech can have a difficult time speaking and communicating because it affects their capability to make sounds and put them together to form words. Childhood apraxia [...]
Speech and language impacts a child’s emotional and social development. How can a parent or caregiver help a child struggling with communication? When should a parent be concerned? Speech and language is the cornerstone of communication and academic success. It affects how children express themselves, communicate ideas, retain, process, analyze, and understand information. Children with [...]
Having a child with a speech or language disorder can be challenging. Here at Orlando’s First Words Speech Therapy, we support and empower our parents and caregivers with the guidance of a certified speech language pathologist. Our proven strategies will motivate your child to communicate and give them the opportunity to learn and achieve their [...]
Are you noticing your child having trouble speaking? They are using their tongue properly? Or just not talking like their peers? If you have any concerns, you should have them evaluated by a speech therapist. What Is An Oral Motor Disorder? There are three main categories when it comes to oral motor disorders Oral or [...]
