As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, both parents and students are gearing up for a fresh start. At Child Language & Developmental Speech, we understand that transitioning back to school can be both exciting and challenging! To ensure a smooth and...
The holidays can be a very stressful time when you have a child with a communicative challenge. Your child may feel a lot of anxiety about the changes in their schedule, the sensory overload of holiday activities, and the social pressures during family and other...
There are several possible reasons your toddler is not talking. We would never presume to know why your toddler is not talking based on anything less than a speech, language and hearing evaluation with your child. But there are some common reasons a toddler might...
Does your child lose all control when things don’t go as expected? Here are five ways to build flexible thinking skills and help your child more easily go with the flow when plans change.
All parents get concerned sometimes about if their child is developing on schedule. Every child progresses differently and has their learning style. If you notice that your child has delays, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment. Whether it be speech or physical, you can schedule...
We all know how challenging it can be to get our kids back into the routine of going to school. Getting them out of the summer vacation mindset is crucial to preparing them to get back to school. Follow these tips to help your child get back into the swing of school.
Many children struggle to cope with strong emotions. They can be overwhelming to a child, and calming them down can be very difficult. Teaching a child to handle their thoughts productively doesn’t happen overnight. So we have some simple ...
“Smooth Speech” is also referred to as Fluency. It’s a term used in Speech Pathology that means smoothness or flow in which sounds, syllables, words, and phrases are joined together. Speech fluency refers to the ability to speak smoothly and easily. Here are five simple steps for smooth speech.
We all know children love to play. As a parent, you may think that you want your child to play less and learn more. Playing is an excellent way for children to learn. It helps them use their imagination and learn to do all sorts...
Now more than ever before, kids are spending more and more time online. Whether this be for school or entertainment, the internet is the number one space for kids to spend their time. It is important to teach your children about digital citizenship and how...