Speech and language delays in preschool aged children often go unnoticed and untreated until they are school-aged for a variety of reasons. Many parents of 3-5 years olds are simply not aware of the early signs of speech and communication delays. Others might have been told by family or friends that their child is simply a ‘late talker’ who will ‘catch up’ once they start school. However, the reality is that recognizing speech and language delays EARLY and implementing appro

We love to incorporate children’s books into our pediatric speech therapy sessions. Did you know that Speech Language Pathologists play a critical role in the development of emergent literacy skills for young children with communication disorders? As children begin to learn speech and language skills, they are simultaneously learning skills that are essential for the development of reading and writing.  This ‘emergent literacy’ stage of development begins at birth and contin

FACT: the fastest period of growth for the acquisition of speech and language skills occurs in the FIRST THREE YEARS  of life! Three-year-olds fall within this ‘critical period’ for speech and language development , meaning it’s a time when a child’s brain is BEST suited to learn and absorb language(s). This is a crucial period to provide your child with frequent and rich language learning experiences throughout the day. It's also a time when parents should carefully observe

FACT: the most intensive period of growth for the acquisition of speech and language skills occurs in the FIRST THREE YEARS of life!...