The question we get most often in our practice at Speech & Company is “How do I get my child to talk?” Of course, there isn’t just one simple answer, but there are a number of tips that can help. 6 Ways to Help Your Child to Speak 1) Get Face-to-Face with your child. This allows your child […]
If you are a parent, you have probably heard of some people teaching their babies “baby sign”. Baby signing can be fun for parents and can decrease frustration for both baby and caregiver. Speech & Company recently wrote a post for Healthy Moms Toronto on BABY SIGN. We discuss some of the research around baby sign, […]
A recent article by the NY Daily News listed 25 “must have” words for toddlers. It’s not surprising that this list is comprised of people, things, social sayings, and descriptions that a child comes into contact with and hears on a regular basis. These words are important and reinforcing to the child and heard repetitively. […]
It’s that time of year again. Like most parents, you are likely finally catching your breath from the back to school whirlwind….or you may not even be quite there yet. Then, progress reports come. Some of you may have expected some struggles, and others may be surprised by the new struggles your child is experiencing. […]
Are you looking for simple tips to help increase your child’s communication? We have them for you! 3 Tips to help your child communicate: 1) Get Face-to-Face with your child. This allows your child to pay closer attention to your face and what you are doing with your lips, tongue, etc. It also lets YOU pay […]
Does your child have the skills to enter kindergarten? Parents often worry that their preschoolers may not have the preparation or maturity needed to succeed in today’s kindergarten programs. Not all children entering kindergarten will have the same skills and needs, however, there are a number of activities you as a parent can do to help […]
Bilingualism and your child’s language development. Your native language is Spanish, and you want to teach your child to speak both English and Spanish but you worry it will cause confusion and language delay. I’m here to tell you, not to worry! Teach your child your native language. Not only are there multiple cognitive benefits […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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