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Screen Time and Speech Development

Technology innovation is growing at a record pace, but the way that children learn to communicate remains the same: interacting with...

Late Bloomer or Language Delay?

Kids learn how to talk at different times. Some children learn to talk very early, while others may need more time. If your child is...

What Age is Best for Speech Therapy?

As parents, it is so exciting looking forward to the milestones your little ones will meet, such as hearing their first words, eating...

Why Should I Encourage Mouthing?

Have you ever wondered why babies put everything into their mouths? It might seem like an unsanitary habit, but mouthing actually plays...

When Your Baby isn’t Eating Well - Feeding Therapy Can Help

Babies are born hungry, but some infants need help to successfully breast or bottle feed. When a baby isn’t eating well, it can be...

Say No to Sippy Cups!

When it comes time for parents to choose a cup for their child, believe it or not, some cups are better than others when it comes to...

Could My Child’s Oral Habits Harm Their Speech Development?

Pacifiers and thumb sucking are common oral habits in young children. However, most parents are unaware of the risks associated with...

Not all Speech Problems are The Same

When a child has difficulty being understood, it is important to figure out what type of speech problem the child is experiencing. Not...

The Benefit of Face to Face Reading with Your Infant or Toddler

We love some cuddles while reading with a little one curled up on your lap, but have you ever tried face-to-face reading with your infant...

Joint Attention: What is It and Why is it Important?

Did you know that before a child will begin to talk, they must first master what are known as “pre-linguistic” skills? Pre-linguistic...

What is Apraxia?

Parents of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) commonly say things like “Nobody can understand my child,” “He knows what he...

Does My Child Have a Feeding Problem?

Have you ever wondered if your little one might have a feeding or swallowing problem? As infants, babies consume all nutrition through...

The Critical Milestones of Feeding Development

While many parents know that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) treat speech and language disorders, you might not know that SLPs also...