Parents often make comments such as; “My child is not speaking because he is “lazy”, OR “His older brother speaks for him!” The thing is, your child would speak if he/she could. After all, it is much easier for him to get what he wants by saying the word/phrase and getting it almost immediately, compared to […]
Speech Kids Canada is now offering Occupational Therapy to children in Halton and Peel by a Registered Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists work to promote: Fine motor skills (grasping, cutting, show-tying, utensil use) Visual perceptual skills. Visual perceptual problems refer to the inability to accurately identify and locate objects in the environment (difficulty discriminating between […]
Summer Speech and Language Activities that you can take OUTSIDE! The beautiful weather is finally upon us. It is about time we go outside and take advantage! A lot of people think that speech and language therapy consists of flashcards and worksheets. However, there are some fabulous summer activities that will keep your children smiling, […]
Sound effects your child makes can cause damage to your child’s vocal cords. We have all seen it. The two year old boy playing with his car and making “crash” noises. The 3 year old playing with superheroes and making a “robo voice”. Although, it is great that they are involved in pretend play, the […]
By the time children reach school age, they should be talking in full grammatically correct sentences. Long gone are the days of 1-2 word phrases and “baby talk”. Although children in Kindergarten may still present with some developmentally appropriate articulation difficulties, strangers should be able to understand them 100% of the time. Literacy acquisition also […]
Early intervention is critical for children with communication problems. A Speech-Language Pathologist can help by assessing your child to determine if his/her speech and language skills are age appropriate, providing play based intervention, parent strategies and resources. Frequently Asked Questions: What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? A Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech therapist or SLP for short, […]
Speech and Language Milestones “When should my child say his/her first words?” “Is this typical for his/her age?” These are common questions Speech-Language Pathologists receive from parents of young children. May is Speech and Hearing month and a great opportunity to ensure your child is meeting his/her speech and language goals. The following is a […]
Did you know that from the moment your baby is born, he/she begins to communicate? Crying is a babies’ main form of communication initially but as they grow and develop they are capable of much more. New parents often wonder what to expect next and how to know if their baby’s development is on […]
Many children experience difficulties producing various sounds. Certain sounds are more difficult than others to produce which is why some sound errors are considered developmental. We have all heard a 2 year old say “fun/thumb” or a 4 year old say “wed/red”. These are both considered developmental. However, some children continue having difficulties producing various […]
If my child uses a pacifier, will he/she have delayed speech and language? The short answer is, the research is unclear. A number of studies have looked at the prolonged use of a pacifier and its effect on speech and language. Some studies do show a correlation and some do not. Some studies have […]
