Understanding Your Child’s Communication Development – Birth to 4
Watching your child grow and develop their speaking and listening during their first years is an exciting time! Understanding how early communication develops will help you support your child every step of the way. Birth to 6 months: The Foundations of Communication In their first weeks and months of life, babies communicate through cries, smiles, […]
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Stuttering
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Stuttering Although stuttering is not caused by anxiety, stuttering can cause anxiety. A mental health professional can help you process your feelings about stuttering and can help you develop coping strategies. Stuttering can sometimes lead to social withdrawal, avoidance of speaking situations, or negative self-perception. Therapy can address these impacts […]
Building Blocks of Communication: 8 Tips for Reading With Your Child
Reading and looking at books together with your child is an great way to help them learn new communication skills. Here are some tips to make the most out of reading time: 1. Start Early. Even from infancy, reading to your child can have a positive impact on their language skills. Choose books with colorful pictures […]
Embrace the Power of Early Intervention for Stuttering
Watching your child struggle to speak can be heartbreaking. You long to hear their little voices flow effortlessly, to see them light up with confidence as they share their thoughts and dreams. But when stuttering casts a shadow on their communication, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Take heart, dear […]
The Ripple Effect: How Speech Therapy for a Child Can Positively Affect the Whole Family
You may think that speech therapy is only for your child. But the positive impact of improved communication skills in your child ripples out to include your entire family. In this blog post, we’ll explore the profound ripple effects of speech therapy, shedding light on how it not only benefits the child but also fosters […]
If Your Child is Stuttering…
If you notice your child stuttering, don’t wait. Seek guidance as soon as possible from a speech-language pathologist with expertise in stuttering. Our experience in treating children who stutter has shown us that these children need to receive treatment as soon as possible in order to overcome stuttering and regain their natural flow of speech. […]
Stuttering in Adults: Embracing the Power of Acceptance
The Power of Acceptance – Stuttering with Confidence What is stuttering? Many people talk about stuttering in terms of what it sounds like, for example repeating sounds or words. In my opinion, it’s much more beneficial to talk about stuttering from the point of view of the speaker. In order to do this, we […]
Fun facts and common myths about stuttering
Many myths about stuttering focus on intelligence and nervousness. If you have a friend or family member with this problem, it can help them if you learn a bit about it. I have created a list of fun facts and common myths about stuttering that can help you to help them.