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The process of learning a language is often difficult for children and commonly involves many small steps and frequent substitutions as a child works to master new letter sounds, sound combinations, and words. One example of this is when a young child begins to communicate their wants and needs; they may say ‘wawa’ when asking […]
Transportation significantly impacts health, well-being and quality of life. It is also key to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) as transportation barriers often impact travel to brick-and-mortar office appointments for speech therapy. When there’s limited or no access to public transit services or use of a vehicle, further complicated by long distances and lengthy […]
Hearing loss can have significant effects on the development of a child’s speech and language skills and cause speech and language delays. When a child experiences hearing loss, the areas of the brain that are used for communication may not develop as they should. This typically results in difficulties in understanding others and speaking clearly. […]
What is a Speech Sound Disorder? Speech sound disorder is a type of communication disorder that causes difficulty speaking clearly and producing certain speech sounds required to communicate. Children with speech sound disorders often struggle to control their voice, and may also exhibit speech problems such as a stutter or lisp. It is often difficult […]
Phonological and Articulation Disorders are types of speech sound disorders that can impact an individual’s ability to speak clearly and be understood by others. But many people wonder what is the difference between the two. While these two types of speech sound disorders have similarities, they are also significantly different, and the approach in speech […]
Play skills are incredibly important when it comes to speech and language development among children. Play and leisure activities provide some of the earliest opportunities for a child to learn and develop their social skills and form significant relationships. A play-based approach in speech therapy serves the long-term development of higher-level language functions as the […]
We have been learning about the many benefits of private therapy and the need for one-on-one support for years. However, in recent years there has been more discussion about group speech therapy and its benefits. It can be hard to know the best form of speech therapy for yourself or your child. The social language […]
What is Functional Communication? Functional communication is a term that refers to the most basic and fundamental communication skills. This type of communication is used to express one’s basic wants and needs, for example, “I want that”, “I am hurt”, or “I need to use the bathroom”. While these are not complex thoughts or feelings, […]
Perhaps your child is a late talker or maybe your child has difficulty following directions or answering questions. Or perhaps your child has difficulty pronouncing specific speech sounds. Have you ever wondered whether your child might be delayed in their speech or language skills relative to other children their age? If you have agreed with […]
Individuals with language disorders typically find expressing themselves and comprehending what others are saying exceptionally challenging. Language disorders are relatively common among young children, occurring in approximately 10-15 percent of children under the age of 3. Language abilities become more stable by the age of 4, and these skills can be more accurately measured and […]