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Stuttering vs Cluttering: What's the Difference?
There is a big confusion when it comes to fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering. Though both involve disruptions in the flow of speech, there...


The Power Of Music in Kids with Autism
What does music do to you? It may change your mood, give you energy, make you calm, help you focus, or even make you feel happier. Scientists have studied...


How to Figure out Your Child’s Learning Style
One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to figure out your child’s learning style. This will help you understand how they learn best and...


Spot Early Signs of Speech Delay in Your Child
If you’re wondering if your child has a speech delay, there are a few key things to look for. Speech delay is when a child isn’t developing speech skills at...


How to make R sound?
If you are wondering why your child can’t produce the /r/ sound correctly, you are not alone. Many parents of young children struggle with this issue. If...


Pragmatic Goals for Speech Therapy
If you have a loved one who is currently in speech therapy, or if you are considering speech therapy for your child, it's important to understand the...


Receptive vs. Expressive Language Development in Children
When you think of language, what comes to mind? Most likely, you think of expressive language. Expressive language is the ability to use words to...


What words should you teach your baby first?
When your toddler is just beginning to produce words, they might show frustration when they can’t express what they want and need. That is why it is...


7 Benefits of Teaching your Child Sign Language
We use gestures daily. For example, waving hello or goodbye, giving a thumbs up to show approval, or holding up our index finger to indicate “just a...


Common Words That Kids Struggle to Pronounce and Why
You might be wondering why your kids struggle producing words with L or words with sounds of TH. They might also substitute S initial words with /w/ such as...


What is Tongue Thrust and how to stop it?
Do you ever wonder why your child’s tongue seems to always be in the way? Or why does your partner’s speech sounds a bit different than others? It could be...


The Difference Between Phonological Disorder and Articulation Disorders
There is a lot of confusion surrounding phonological disorders and articulation disorders. Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are actually...


Sight Words are critical for reading, speech and language development
Sight Words for kids – why and how they...


Understanding Motor Speech Disorders: Dysarthria and Apraxia Explained
Dysarthria is a problem with the muscles used for speech, while apraxia is a problem with the brain's ability to plan and organize movements needed for...


How Speech Therapy Can Help Children With Autism
Parents of autistic children may wonder if their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will ever be able to speak fluently. The good news is that speech...


Why Does My Child Call Everything “Foofoo?” Are Made-Up Words Real Words?
Do your kids ever make up words? What do you do if your child has a speech problem and is using non-standard words - should you correct them? How do you...


How To Teach Kids The SHH Sound - Tips & Tricks From a Speech Therapist
If your child is working on the SHH sound in speech therapy, you may be wondering how to help them at home. Here are some tips and tricks from a speech...


Best Game for Speech Therapy
Speech therapy for toddlers, speech therapy for kids of all ages, can be easy and fun when you use this game! Nothing needed, can play anywhere...this is...


Top 5 Toys for Speech Therapy at Home (and how to use them)
Give more than a toy – give the gift of communication. Make playtime a learning time for a toddlers with speech delay, late talkers or even those who have...


Does Echolalia Mean My Child has Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A relatively common speech issue that can be difficult for parents to understand is Echolalia. Echolalia means that your child is repeating what they hear...
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