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Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Speech Delay?

Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Speech Delay?

Speech Blubs TeamSpeech Blubs TeamMar 9, 2026
An Explanation of Language Processing Disorder (LPD)
An Explanation of Language Processing Disorder (LPD)

I just went to a fabulous workshop by Audiologist Suzanne Foley , who discussed the differences between the following: l...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
Signs your Child Might Be Special Needs
Signs your Child Might Be Special Needs

Every developmental leap , such as crawling, walking, and talking, makes us feel more relaxed about their learning.

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 7, 2022
How to Recognize Early Signs of Executive Functioning Disorder
How to Recognize Early Signs of Executive Functioning Disorder

In This Article What is an Executive Functioning Disorder? Executive Dysfunction Causes Diagnosing Executive Function Di...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
Making Dream Boards - A Chance to Build Language and Self-Expression
Making Dream Boards - A Chance to Build Language and Self-Expression

In This Article What is a Dream Board? Steps for Making a Board Do a visualization Find or create images, words, and phr...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
Improve Online Learning for Kids during the Quarantine
Improve Online Learning for Kids during the Quarantine

However, over time, this way to learn became boring for many children and became a familiar problem for parents. What ar...

Jamie FryJamie FryJan 23, 2022
7 Ways to Help Your Child with Non-verbal Autism Speak
7 Ways to Help Your Child with Non-verbal Autism Speak

In This Article The Seven Ways to Teach Kids with Non-verbal Autism to Communicate 1. Encourage play and social interact...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 25, 2022
How the COVID pandemic is Impacting Homeschooling
How the COVID pandemic is Impacting Homeschooling

It takes a lot of time and energy but some parents believe it is a more viable alternative to in-person classes for thei...

Ufuoma Nora OgonoUfuoma Nora OgonoJan 16, 2022
How Can We Improve Our Communication with Children?
How Can We Improve Our Communication with Children?

If you are like me, communication with children can be extremely frustrating. Endless questions, unfollowed instructions...

El RobertsonEl RobertsonJan 15, 2022
Benefits of IEP and Educational, Health and Care Plans Explained
Benefits of IEP and Educational, Health and Care Plans Explained

First of all, many of you reading this might be asking, what is an EHCP? This stands for a “Educational, Health, and Car...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 13, 2022
Speech and Language: An Audiologist’s Perspective
Speech and Language: An Audiologist’s Perspective

Even though speech therapists and audiologists certainly fulfill different roles, they often work closely together to tr...

Natalie BarnesNatalie BarnesFeb 7, 2022
Social Skills Activities for Kids
Social Skills Activities for Kids

Social skills development can be difficult to teach, and it makes it more challenging teaching young boys this skill whe...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
Pregnancy and Postpartum during COVID 19 - How to Manage?
Pregnancy and Postpartum during COVID 19 - How to Manage?

Maybe you had to give birth alone, without the partner that you wanted there and who should’ve been there supporting you...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 7, 2022
Two Kids - Can I Handle It?
Two Kids - Can I Handle It?

I wanted to write this blog to let expectant moms or new moms know that you aren’t alone if you are feeling this way. To...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 6, 2022
What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?
What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

The picture exchange communication system, known as PECS allows a person to still communicate without the use of words. ...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 15, 2022
Rhymes and Their Benefits for Speech
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 more...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettJan 15, 2022
Sensory Bottles for Autism : A Simple Guide
Sensory Bottles for Autism : A Simple Guide

Children with autism struggle with processing sensory information around them such as tastes, movement, brightness, smel...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 6, 2022
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