Supporting Your Child's Speech Development: Tips and Insights
Is your child struggling with articulation challenges despite years of speech therapy? Discover expert insights and practical advice to help boost their self-confidence and communication skills in our latest blog post.
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Supporting Speech Therapy at Home for Young Children
Is your child struggling with articulation in their speech? Discover practical insights and supportive strategies from a parent's journey through early speech therapy in our latest blog post.
Supporting Speech Development in Toddlers
Navigating speech delays in young children can be challenging, post-pandemic. Learn practical, play-based strategies to foster communication skills and make speech therapy a fun, engaging experience for your little one.
Supporting Advanced Readers with Speech Challenges
Is your child excelling in reading but struggling with pronunciation? In the journey of parenthood,a parent's witnessing a child's growth is both rewarding and challenging. The child, at 7 years old, displays advanced linguistic skills but struggles with speech clarity. Discover practical tips and engaging activities to help improve their speech clarity.
Strategies to Support Phonological Development in Young Children
Is your 5-year-old struggling with phonological or articulation delays, despite receiving regular speech therapy? Dive into our latest blog post for expert tips and engaging activities tailored to boost their speech development at home!
Speech Therapy Tips for Consonant and Vowel Challenges in Young Children
Is your child struggling with specific speech sounds like K, G, or the short vowel "e"? Discover effective tips and playful techniques to help your little one master these tricky phonemes in our latest blog post!
Overcoming the 'R' Sound
Struggling with your child's elusive "R" sound despite years of speech therapy? Discover unexpected insights and tips, including the potential role of tongue ties, that might just hold the key to overcoming this common speech challenge.
Navigating Early Speech Therapy
Navigating the world of speech therapy can be daunting for new parents, but understanding what to expect can ease the journey. Discover how play-based sessions and active involvement can make a significant difference in your child's development.
Navigating Bilingualism and Speech Development
Navigating the complexities of raising a bilingual toddler can be challenging, especially when faced with misconceptions about language development. Join us as we explore effective home strategies and professional insights to support your child's speech journey amidst a multilingual environment.
Helping Your Child with Receptive Speech Delay: Practical Tips
Navigating a receptive speech delay in a toddler can be challenging, especially when it feels like you're waiting endlessly for professional help. Discover practical strategies for enhancing your child's language processing skills at home in our latest blog post.
Enhancing Speech Therapy with WH Questions Through Story Time
Struggling with helping your child in speech therapy? Discover how reading books can turn into a fun and effective way to practice essential "wh" questions and enhance comprehension and recall skills.
Creative Speech Therapy Strategies for Homeschooling a Busy 6-Year-Old
Discover the journey of a mother navigating speech therapy for her son amidst the challenges of the pandemic and homeschooling. From Zoom frustrations to creative at-home activities, learn how you can make speech development fun and effective!
Boosting Expressive Skills in Children Through Imitation and Play
Discover how simple modeling techniques can transform your child's speech development! Learn effective strategies to enhance your child's expressive skills through playful imitation.
Seeking Speech Therapy Solutions for A Homeschooling Child
My 5-year-old daughter has articulation and language processing challenges and has recently begun stuttering. We previously had great success with public school speech therapy, but after moving to a new state, she was deemed ineligible for continued support. With private therapy options either booked or too costly, I'm looking for effective at-home strategies, online resources, or advice on advocating for state support. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Managing Early Childhood Stuttering: Insights and Advice
Recently, my 4-year-old, who has made remarkable progress in speech therapy, has started stuttering and repeating words and phrases. While he excels with short sentences, he struggles with more complex thoughts. I’m seeking advice from other parents and professionals on whether this is a common phase or if additional intervention is needed. Any insights or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Supporting Articulation and Language Skills at Home
As I navigate through the hustle and bustle of daily life, I find myself facing a unique challenge – supporting my 3-year-old daughter through her speech and language difficulties. This journey has been far from easy, filled with moments of frustration, uncertainty, and a relentless pursuit for solutions.
Is My 2-Year-Old's Stutter a Phase or a Cause for Concern?
A 2-year-old child in my daycare, who has exceptional language skills, has recently developed a stutter. While some believe it may be a phase or a way to quickly find the right words, I've noticed the child isn't struggling for verbal attention and has a vast vocabulary. As someone with a decade of experience working with young children, I’m seeking advice on whether this is a natural phase or a cause for concern. How can I address this with the parents without causing unnecessary worry?
Exploring Speech Development and Potential Genetic Factors
As someone who has grappled with stuttering for most of my life, I've often pondered the intricacies of speech development and the potential role genetics might play. My concerns have grown, especially regarding my young nephews. One has been diagnosed with mild ADHD and still speaks in a childish manner at 12, while the other, at 2, has yet to utter his first words. These speech delays cause me considerable anxiety, particularly as I wonder if there might be a hereditary component at play. As we prepare for an upcoming doctor's appointment, I hope for clarity and guidance to better support them on their journey to finding their voice.
Seeking Advice to Help My 3-Year-Old with Her Stutter
Seeking advice for my 3-year-old daughter's recent stutter, which started a few months ago. I let her finish her sentences without interrupting and sometimes repeat back what she says slowly to help her speak without stuttering, though it's getting harder to understand her. She has a large vocabulary and began speaking in sentences early. We have a speech therapy appointment scheduled, but I would appreciate any interim tips from other parents. Thank you!
Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): A Guide for Parents
My son's second birthday is just around the corner, and while he's a bright little guy who seems to understand everything, I can't help but worry about his talking. He follows directions well and picks up on things quickly, but his speaking seems a tad behind. His vocabulary consists of a few words he uses consistently. Is this normal for a 2-year-old? Are there specific words that should be on his list, or any missing words that might be a cause for concern? I'd love to hear from other parents or experts in toddler speech development. Has anyone else experienced this? What advice can you offer?