As your child advances in their toddler stage they are becoming increasingly verbal. You may notice they can stumble on their words or have trouble saying certain ones. This can be concerning, especially if this stutter is appearing out of the blue. About 75% of children who experience stuttering in their early stages outgrow it […]
Read BlogMany young kids go through a stage of stuttering between the ages of 2 to 5. They repeat certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them or stopping. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency, which is an interruption in the flow of speech. Typically, most youngsters tend to lose the stuttering around the age of 5, […]
Read MoreStuttering affects people of all ages and of all walks of life. People who stutter often think they’re alone and become embarrassed by their speech impediments. However, the truth is that they are not alone and that many people are affected by stuttering. Even people that we look up to and see on television have […]
Read MoreThere are thousands of toys on the market today and it can be difficult to tell which ones would be able to aid my child in their speech development. Every child develops differently, but here are some tips on what to look for when purchasing toys for your little one. 1 – Don’t purchase toys […]
Read MoreMeeting with a speech pathologist is a great way to help your child’s speech development. When you have multiple children, they may not understand why their sibling is having therapy sessions and they aren’t. They may begin to feel excluded, so incorporating them in therapy sessions can have some great benefits. A Great Role Model […]
Read MoreThe first few months of a child’s development can have impacts on their speech later on in life. As a parent, you may be questioning if there is a problem arising in my child’s speech. This may be the case, so it is important for parents to learn about the speech milestones and when they […]
Read MoreSpeech Fluency is a term used in Speech Pathology that describes sounds, syllables, words and phrases when joined together. There are various forms of fluency, whether referred to speaking another language, reading, or singing. Speech fluency adheres to an individual’s ability to speak smoothly and easily. Fluency Disorders Fluency disorders refer to a category of […]
Read MoreWhat is Stuttering Stuttering, or disfluency, is nothing more than a disruption of the normal patterns of speech. Stuttering can take many forms, including the repetition of a sound, the prolonging of certain noises, or an omission can occur in the form of a stop. These are common for children between 2 to 5. Causes […]
Read MoreOn March 3 of every year, the World Health Organization holds “World Hearing Day”. This day brings awareness to the importance of ear care, and how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Every year a theme is decided for the holiday and posters, banners and other infographics are made. Activities and events are held in […]
Read MoreIf your child stutters, it can affect their confidence when speaking with others. You should think about getting help from a speech-language pathologist, or SLP, as early as possible. Attending to the problem early can help reduce the chances that your child will continue stuttering. You should contact an SLP if any of the following […]
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