This is my nephew, Connor whom I am so proud of! He’s a graduating senior at Garnet Valley High School in Pennsylvania. Connor was non-verbal until he was almost 4 and then he started reciting word-for-word movies like Madagascar and Cars.
Reading comprehension is a vital skill for elementary children to develop starting right when they begin reading. Teachers and parents work diligently to make sure their students are understanding what they read, making connections between it and what they already know and thinking deeply about...
When a child is either struggling or falling behind in school, it can be an underlying expressive or receptive language issue that needs to be addressed at the source. These challenges can sometimes be tough to identify. Speech therapy is not just for those who...
Does your child seem unorganized? Do they have difficulty focusing and remaining engaged in a task? Is it becoming a problem when it comes to their schoolwork and academic progress? If so, it could mean their executive functioning needs further development. Signs of Executive Functioning...
Many school directors, headmasters, principals, and EC directors face varying needs each school year when it comes to school services. Needs for Speech Therapists, SLP-Assistants, Occupational therapists, and Psychologists can change unexpectedly. While other schools are new, and trying to fill every position in the...
As we wrapped up 2018 summer camp, we had to swallow that bitter-sweet feeling that comes with the end of such a magnificent summer. Thank you to all of the parents and campers for making each day such an enjoyable time for our team and...
Many parents feel their child is delayed in their speech or articulation and should have some help from the school. And many are surprised when their child does NOT qualify. To help you understand the guidelines for this qualification we have...
Speech therapists are not just experts in verbal communication, but in all aspects of communication. Part of communication is hearing and listening. As it turns out, what a child hears affects their speech and communication drastically. When a child is referred to a Speech-Language Pathologist...
Speech therapy is not only for children who have trouble saying their TH sounds or have a lisp. There is so much more to communication than just the pronunciation of words. When it comes to assisting children with Asperger’s syndrome, speech therapy can address challenges...
We know. Every month is something. And most months are many things. In fact, May has 13 healthcare awareness designations, and none are more important than the others. But here at Child Language & Developmental Speech, we certainly have our favorite! Better Hearing & Speech...