OK, in short, the truth is… the effects of bilingualism on children with or without a speech delay are very positive. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise! There have been decades of research to prove that regardless of a present speech delay, bilingualism is a benefit to children. Now let me share with you […]
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After a year of navigating a pandemic, many families continue to be at home more than ever. For parents of preschoolers, activities that promote learning are everywhere on social media and blogs. They showcase fun activities to keep children happy, engaged, and learning. However, putting those activities into action and holding a young preschooler’s attention
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We often hear on the news that speaking more than one language has great benefits, such as increased mental flexibility. Yet, when it comes to children having a hard time learning how to communicate, I’m often asked if speaking more than one language at home would make things worse. The answer is NO. We now
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Everyone wants to know: how does sleep impact speech and language development in toddlers? The simple answer? Sleep plays an essential role in brain development. We all need a good night’s sleep to feel our best, but the need for quality sleep is critical for toddlers. It is especially important for little ones who are
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If only I had a dollar for every time a family I support told me: “We speak another language besides English in our home, but our doctor told us that it would be too confusing for our child to hear two languages, so we stopped. Now we only speak English around him.” From years of research,
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What is AAC—also known as Alternative, Augmentative Communication? In a world of acronyms and “alphabet soup,” you may have come across the term AAC. But what exactly does that term mean? A Google search of “AAC” will reveal over 137,000,000 results—a little overwhelming to put it simply. In this article, we’ll break down what AAC
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Did you know that musical play is associated with a multitude of developmental benefits? Read on to learn about the 10 amazing benefits of musical play, and why you should sing and play musically with your kids every day! Why is musical play so important? Because making music with your kids is one of the
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I know as a parent, it can be stressful when your child shows signs of speech delay. You may be feeling lost, or like you aren’t doing something right, but I’m here to tell you that hope isn’t lost. From first-hand experience, I can assure you that things can get better. Apart from the great
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It’s no secret that learning new languages is tough. Parents ask me all the time, “Does bilingualism cause a speech delay?” The answer is no. As speech pathologists, we encourage families that speech delay isn’t their fault and that it’s not caused by speaking multiple languages at home. Noticing Traits of Speech Delay Doesn’t Mean
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Is Video-Chat Appropriate for Kids with Apraxia? Let Me Share My Experience With the worldwide pandemic and ongoing quarantine restrictions many businesses, including my own, have had to suddenly pivot and provide services online rather than in person. Virtual Speech Therapy (also called Telehealth or Teletherapy) has actually been offered by our field for about
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