by admin | Jun 6, 2016 | Children, Language Delay, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
As parents, we want our children to succeed. From blowing bubbles to sitting up and from rolling over to first foods; each step of the way we watch and celebrate as a milestone is reached. But sometimes, our kids need a little extra help. Parents often find it...
by admin | Jun 5, 2016 | Children, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
Following our previous article on early warning signs of speech and language problems parents need to look out for, here are five more signs that should prompt a visit to a speech therapist. Does your child have difficulty pronouncing certain speech sounds? ...
by admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Children, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
It is important to remember that when it comes to speech, language, and communication issues, urgency is a key factor. Identifying potential issues as early as possible as your child develops is crucial to obtaining proper and effective treatment. As stated in the...
by Mara Shapiro | Feb 1, 2016 | Children, Home Activities, Pre-school, Speech and Language Therapy
I always try to incorporate children’s books into my therapy sessions, no matter the child’s therapy goals. It’s proven that reading is great for overall literacy as well as for improving vocabulary and language skills too. Plus, I find reading a book to be a...
by admin | Dec 18, 2015 | Children, Home Activities, Reading, Speech and Language Therapy, Toddlers
Within their first year, your child will begin to recognize and form their first words, recognize forms in pictures, and develop crucial language skills. Telling stories has been a part of society since the dawn of time, and story time is just as important to the...
by admin | Dec 18, 2015 | Adolescents, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that is marked by issues with executive functions. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, an inability to pay attention, and issues with impulse control. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you...