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.
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