Is Your Child Being Bullied Because of a Speech or Language Disorder?
When I was a kid I had a pet hamster, that I adoringly named Grover. Unfortunately, I was not able to produce my /R/ sound, so Grover shortly became known as “Gwova.” By being teased and imitated at school because of a speech or language disorder, I quickly learned what other people heard when I […]
How to Make Your Child Feel Better About Their Stutter
When a child stutters, it can be a frustrating and concerning time for him or her, as well as for his or her family. In addition to helping your child manage the verbal difficulties of his or her stuttering, it’s important to help him or her ease the stress that comes with the speech disorder. […]
How Speech Language Pathologists Can Help with Communication
Think back to a recent cocktail party you attended with distant relatives or unfamiliar co-workers in a new job setting: Did you dread getting ready for the event? Imagine how young children and adolescents feel at school on the playground when they have difficulty making friends. We often see that people with a diagnosis of […]