What You Can Do at Home to Help Your Young Child Who Stutters
There are many things you can do that may help a young child to talk more smoothly. These strategies will not cure your child’s stuttering (bumpy speech). Instead,…
Using Children’s Literature to Support Language Development
My mother was the head librarian at the Hillsdale Library in San Mateo. From an early age, I would spend entire days at the library. My “babysitter” was a good book in…
Pediatric Client Behavior: How do I manage it?
When I started graduate school for speech-language pathology in 2014, I had a well-developed understanding that behavior management would be a large part of my work every day. My background is working as a…
The Importance of Early Speech Therapy Intervention for Children
Communication skills allow children to express their wants and needs, interact socially, and participate in education. That’s why early speech therapy intervention is so important for kids’ overall…
How to Select the Best Pediatric Speech Therapist for Your Child
If your child has been diagnosed with a communication disorder, receiving help from a talented speech therapist can be life-changing. But with so many options, how do you choose the right fit? Consider important…
Myofunctional Therapy Guide for Parents: Treating Oral Muscle Imbalance
A Comprehensive Guide for Parents You may not have heard about myofunctional therapy before. But this rehabilitative approach offers immense benefits for promoting proper oral muscle function, facilitating speech clarity, improving body posture…