Caregivers who suspect that a child may need speech or language therapy should speak with the child’s physician about getting a referral for assessment.Many families are surprised to find out their child needs speech or language therapy, as they often chalk up their child’s speech-related problems to not listening or just a cute “quirk.” ...
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of disfluency) or has problems with his or her voice or resonance...
Unlocking Communication: Understanding the Role and Benefits of Speech Therapy
Communication allows people to express their needs, connect with others, and succeed in work or school. Speech therapy makes this possible for people with communication problems. Below are some benefits of speech therapy...
The impact of speech on social and emotional development
All of this can sound quite scary when you’re thinking about your child, but there are lots of different treatments for all sorts of speech & language problems, many of which can be done at home. What matters is addressing the issue early on...