For many children here in Orlando, recognizing individual sounds and putting sounds together to form words and sentences is not always easy. Phonological delays present obstacles and affect the way a child communicate with others, how they learn, socialize and make friends. What is a phonological delay? Children who have difficulty articulating certain sounds or [...]
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 [...]
Children develop speech and language skills at different rates, comparing them to other children is not necessarily an effective way to measure their development. But equally important, if you suspect your child has a speech or language disorder, it is important to take action. “The earlier a child's speech and language problems are identified and treated, [...]
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 [...]
