A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Speech & Language Development As a parent, it’s completely natural to wonder if your child’s speech and language skills are developing “on track.” You might hear other children talking more clearly or using longer sentences and start to question—Should I...
One of the most common questions parents ask is: “Why does my child talk so much at home, but barely speaks at school?” —or— “Why does my child communicate better with their teacher than with family?” The truth is: it’s very common for children’s speech...
Summer is a time for sunshine, vacations, and a break from busy school schedules, but that doesn’t mean speech and language growth has to take a pause! The good news? You don’t need extra time, expensive materials, or structured lessons to support your child’s communication...
Social communication is how children use language to interact with others. From smiling at a caregiver to chatting with friends on the playground, these early interactions help children learn how to share ideas, understand emotions, and build relationships. Social communication includes skills like taking turns...
Books are one of the most powerful tools we use in speech therapy, and it’s not just about reading the words on the page. Storybooks help children build vocabulary, comprehension, sentence structure, and social communication in meaningful, engaging ways. Here’s how we use books to...
Naomi Miller is currently in preschool and getting ready for the exciting transition to kindergarten next year! She is one of the sweetest, most hardworking little girls! Naomi comes to speech therapy with the biggest smile and is always eager to participate in any and...
Winter break brings a welcome pause from the busy routines of school, a chance to rest, recharge, and spend time with family. But for children receiving speech and language therapy, those few weeks away from structured sessions can also lead to a bit of a...
Family dinners are about more than sharing a meal, they’re also a powerful opportunity to build your child’s communication skills. Between bites and laughter, natural conversation can help children expand vocabulary, strengthen sentence structure, and become more confident speakers. Everyday Moments, Big Language Gains Language...
At the heart of every strong relationship—whether at school, work, or home—is communication. At our Charlotte-based speech and language therapy practice, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to express themselves clearly and confidently. That’s why we're dedicated to helping children and adults improve...
At CLADS, we specialize in speech and language therapy that’s personalized, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices. Whether your child is working on articulation, language development, social communication, or fluency — we’re here to walk alongside your family every step of the way. 🗣️ Services...