“My child understands but doesn’t speak” is something that all speech pathologists have heard. While most of the time this is probably true, there are some cases in which the child has learned strategies to make it look like he is understanding when he isn’t. I will show you how to detect true understanding.
The benefits of outdoor play for preschoolers almost always outweigh any potential drawbacks! Of course there is a chance your little one will get dirty, possibly covered in mud and perhaps they will even put a piece of grass in…
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THE POWER OF PLAY BASED LEARNING: Research confirms social emotional development occurs through play Think about how many hours you’ve spent as a parent reading to and playing with your kids. Probably more hours than you can even count. Do…
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Most children love playing and splashing in water. But did you know that water play with preschoolers is a great way to work on speech and language skills? Water play is more than just making a big mess for mom…
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Children develop at different rates. Some children walk at 9 months where others don’t take their first steps until 15 months. Both of these are considered normal. The same goes for speech and language development. But a speech delay…
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Before we get started, keep in mind that all children develop at different rates. Reaching certain speech and language milestones is no exception. However, there are some signs that may indicate that your child should be seen for a speech…
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Everyday I hear and read about parents comparing their toddler’s abilities to name shapes, recite the alphabet, count to 100, and label/identify a vast array of colors. I’m sure these parents mean well and want the best for their child,…
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Remember back in the day when children were told to go outside to play (on their own) or sent to the basement to play with all of their toys? What happened to those days? These days children often have fully packed…
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