Written By: Nidhi Patel, M.S., CCC-SLP Fact or myth? Speaking multiple languages at home may cause a child to have delays in their speech or language development. MYTH! This is a common misconception that impacts many families. About 20% of children in the United...
Written by: Brooke Haessig M.A., CF-SLP The early years of a child's life are the most critical for language development. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we play a crucial role in helping them grow effective communication skills. Here, we will explore the...
Are you confused about being asked to do a language evaluation when you are concerned about your child’s reading skills? Let’s talk about why that might have been a recommendation. The foundation of reading is very language-based in nature. Reading incorporates many...
There are two ways children learn language. Children are either analytic language processors or they are gestalt language processors. It is important to know how your child learns and processes language in order to provide an environment that supports language...
If your child's speech is delayed, you might have wondered if there are any ways you can aid their speech development. Lucky for you there are many ways you can help and playing with them is one of the best. Play has such an important role in the development of...
Parents spend the most time with their children, therefore you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Building language and your child’s development don’t stop once you leave the therapy room. Their expanding minds soak up the most language at home, which...