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Babies Learn Grammar Before They Speak
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What are the Benefits of Teaching Sign Language to Children?
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Toddler Games, Books and Apps for Speech Development
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Can Going to Kindergarten Help Speech Development?
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Feeling Unprepared? 5 Questions You Have to Ask at IEP Meeting
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An Explanation of Language Processing Disorder (LPD)
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Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
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How Common Is Speech Delay in Toddlers?
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How to Teach Story Elements to Kids
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Keeping Kids Occupied while Travelling with a Plane
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How to Recognize Early Signs of Executive Functioning Disorder
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Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Speech Delay?
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Making Dream Boards - A Chance to Build Language and Self-Expression
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Two Kids - Can I Handle It?
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The Best Inexpensive Children’s Books that Foster Reading
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Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby
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Leaps and Regressions - First 18 Months of Life
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Older Brothers and Language Development
However, several studies have shown the opposite might be true. A child with an older sibling acquires language more…
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When Do Toddlers Start Talking? - From Combining 2 Words to Full Sentences
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Parentese - More Than Just “Baby Talk”
In This Article So What is ‘Parentese’? Studies and Research about Parentese Can you Learn to Speak Parentese with…
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Your First Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor Visit
Pediatric ENTs (ear, nose, and nose doctors) or otolaryngologists can treat problems like your child’s ear pain or sore…
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What are the Reasons for Speech Delay?
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How to Know If My Child Is a Late Bloomer or Late Talker?
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When Do Babies Start Talking?
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Sensory Play Activities for Babies 0-18 Months
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Recurrent Ear Infections and Speech Development
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Reading vs. Adult Communication
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How Does IEP for Preschool work?
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How to Improve Reading Comprehension, Fluency, and Speech Production
Reading comprehension and fluency can have many positive effects, such as:
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How to Get Toddlers to Listen and Cooperate
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Help Children Who Stutter Overcome Bullying
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If My Child Has a Speech Delay Do They Have Autism?
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Kids' School Readiness: An All-in-One Guide
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Language Development Starts in the Womb
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Kids Music and Speech Therapy
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How to Engage Children In Speech Therapy
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Signs Your Child Is a Late Talker
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6 Types of Speech Impediments
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Developmental Language Disorder — Causes, Signs, and Treatment
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NG Sound Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents
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7 Ways to Help Your Child with Non-verbal Autism Speak
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Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
In This Article What is Autism? The Signs of ASD 1. Social Communication Joint Attention Social Reciprocity Social…
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Speech Development Tips for Twins with Speech Delay
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What Is Apraxia of Speech and How Is It Diagnosed?
In This Article Apraxia and Speech Blubs App Apraxia of Speech in Numbers Apraxia of Speech Signs and Symptoms Apraxia…
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Floor time Play Therapy for Autism Kids
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Cleft Palate and Lip: Causes, Treatment and Speech Therapy
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Is There a Link between Synesthesia and Autism?
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Parents Guide to Speech and Language Pathology
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How Long Does it Take for a Late Talker to Start Talking?
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How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
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The Dreaded Waitlist for Speech Therapy
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When Do Babies Start Walking and Talking
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How to Engage Kids in Learning
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Sensory Processing Disorder -- How to Help With Sensory Overload?
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7 Steps of Articulation Therapy
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3 Types of Phonological Processes and Disorders
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Do Kids from Bilingual Families Start Talking Later?
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Hearing Loss and Speech Development Delay
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5 Strategies to Help Your Child’s Reading Development
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December Activities for Kids to Boost Speech Development
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Lack of Imitation Learning - When to Worry
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The 1st Year of Life: Mental and Physical Development
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Speech Therapy and Frenectomies
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How to Deal with Picky Eaters and Food Aversions
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Raising a Bilingual Child
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“N” Sound Articulation Therapy: The Nice N
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The Importance of Drawing in Your Child's Development
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Articulation Therapy: The “S” Sound
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What is The Best Way to Play with a 6, 12, and 24-Month-Old Child?
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What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
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Lack of Sleep: Is it Bad for My Child’s Speech Development?
Every parent worries about how much sleep their kids should get. The day-to-day issues of dealing with children and a…
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Articulation Therapy: The “SH” Sound
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How To Curb Bad Language in Children
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Help Your Child Learn the Concept of Time
With the recent current events and everything changing in our lives, I am motivated to change that and I figured there…
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How To Prepare for an IFSP Meeting
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Epilepsy and Language Development
One disorder that has been looked at quite significantly is epilepsy. Throughout studies, it has been determined that…
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Is There a Connection Between Speech Delays and Chemicals?
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Articulation Therapy: The Wondrous “W” Sound
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Articulation Therapy: The “H” Sound
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How to Teach the Alphabet to Preschoolers
Many parents aren’t sure how to teach children the alphabet. When teaching the alphabet, it’s always good to start with…
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Separation Anxiety - What To Do?!
Ahh, yes . . . separation anxiety. Although it’s normal and something every child (and parent) goes through, it doesn’t…
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A Comparison of Articulation and Phonological Processing
Often, when we talk about typical development in speech, the conversation is influenced by articulation and…
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All about Stimming in Kids with Autism
Stimming is one diagnostic criterion for a child undergoing testing to see if they have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Articulation Therapy: The Mighty M Sound
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Rhymes and Their Benefits for Speech
One of my favorite children's authors, Dr. Seuss wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The…
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Should Parents Work on Their Child’s Speech Goals at Home?
It doesn’t mean you have to sit down as soon as you get home and start drilling them with flashcards and work.
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Will Quitting TV Shows Help My Child Talk?
Research shows conflicting reports on whether or not screen time impacts speech and language, but numbers are leaning…
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Early Literacy Skills and How to Encourage Them
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An Introduction to Art Therapy for Children
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Therapy Principles & Goals
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) What Is It? Length of Therapy Drawbacks Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)…
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How is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?
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Toddler Tantrums - A Speech Therapist’s Advice
There are many kinds of tantrums, including crying , flopping on the floor, pouting, yelling, and even hitting or…
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Spring Activity to Target Speech Therapy
I’ve found that my daughter is highly motivated by her favorite movie characters and by all things Disney. She also…
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A New Gene Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder!
Is autism a genetic disorder? The purpose of this blog isn’t to cause a debate.
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