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R Sound Speech Therapy: How to fix Rhotacism?
The ‘R’ sound is one of the most common articulation challenges, affecting individuals...


Aphasia vs. Dysarthria: What’s the Difference?
Aphasia and dysarthria both impact communication, yet differ in their etiology, symptoms, and therapies. Because of this, accurately discerning between the...


Dysarthria vs Expressive Aphasia: What’s the Difference?
Dysarthria and expressive aphasia often get mixed up in conversations, but they're quite different beasts in the world of speech disorders. While dysarthria...


Apraxia vs Dysarthria: What’s the Difference?
Apraxia and dysarthria are both speech disorders, but they have distinct characteristics and require different approaches for diagnosis and treatment....


Speech delay vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?
Autism and speech delay are often misunderstood as overlapping conditions due to their impact on communication. However, their distinctions are crucial for...


Speech and Language Development Red Flags - Podcast
Join Better Speech on the new episode of the On My Motha Podcast, where we discuss the signs that parents need to be looking for in their children, the...


Is Your Child's Speech Development A Concern? Podcast
Do you have concerns about your child's communication skills? Is your child not putting together sentences or not speaking at all? Join Better Speech on...


Stuttering and Typical Disfluency: How to Differentiate
Anytime we try to speak, our minds are consumed with a barrage of thoughts and emotions. Whether we are conveying simple information or engaging in an...


The Difference Between Speech Delay and Autism
Kids develop at different rates, and sometimes that means they might need a little more time to reach important milestones. For example, they may take a...


How to Improve Your Child's Speech with the CH sound
If you're like most parents, you want your child to succeed in everything they do. And if your child is having difficulty with the CH sound, you may be...


The Benefits of Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Children develop at different paces. However, there are general milestones that most children reach by a certain age. One of these milestones is speech...


Why is Early Intervention Speech Therapy for children so important?
Children learn new skills at their own pace. This can be applied whether it be learning how to walk, run or talk. Sometimes, parents may notice that their...


Feeding and Speech Issues in Children with Down Syndrome
Every parent worries about their child's development, especially during the first few years of life. When your child is diagnosed with Down syndrome, you...


Importance of Pretend Play in Your Child’s Development
Children love playing! They play all day, every day! But did you know that play is much more than just fun for children? Play is an important part of your...


Speech Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how people perceive and interact with their environment. For some people, SPD can make...


Early Intervention for Children with Language Delay
Every child develops at their own pace. Children may say their first word as early as 11 months while others produce theirs at the age of 2. However, we...


10 Speech Delay Activities You Can Do at Home
In the US, about 8% of young children have communication problems. Speech and language delay is when a child is not developing his/her speech and language...


Is Excessive Drooling in Children Normal or a Sign of Illness?
Drooling is a normal behavior in infants and young children. As babies, they explore their world through the use of their mouths. But, excessive drooling...


Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Vs. Hearing Loss
Sarah is a 5-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with APD. Although she has normal hearing, she does not experience any problems with her ears or outer...


The Importance of Social Interaction in Child Development
This is because they are hardwired to imitate the facial expressions, vocalizations, and gestures they see around them. When you talk to your baby using a...
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