Top Tips For Teaching He/She
It’s perfectly normal for young children to struggle with words like “she” and “her” – they can be used to refer to all sorts of different people and the correct pronoun to use depends on where it comes in the...
Tag: child’s language development
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HALLOWEEN
Holidays and special occasions may look a little different this year, including Halloween. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun day spent with your children! Here are some ways to incorporate speech and language into your Halloween! Building...
Is My Child Having Difficulties Understanding My Sentences?
Is My Child Having Difficulties Understanding My Sentences? Sometimes, children do not understand the message behind our sentences. You might notice this if your child doesn’t follow your directions, doesn’t answer your questions correctly, or if they don’t respond...
A CHILD’S OCCUPATION: PLAY & AUTISM
Play is, without a doubt, one of the most important occupations in childhood. It is crucial for brain development and skill acquisition. Kids learn to use the small muscles of their hands to draw and manipulate objects. They use the bigger...
Bilingual Myths vs Facts
Some children with language delays grow up in bilingual homes and communities. Often, parents have concerns that learning two languages might impact their child’s language delay. Here are some common myths: Myth: If my child has a language delay, I should...
Early Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy
Trying to determine if a child needs treatment for speech and language delay can be difficult and stressful for parents. Each child expresses him or herself differently and it may be natural for children not to follow the expected milestones...
Will my child grow out of their speech/language difficulties?
Will my child grow out of their speech/language difficulties? Will my child simply “grow out of” their speech/language difficulties? Parents are often unsure whether their child will simply “grow out of” their speech or language difficulties as they get older....
Building Social Language Skills in Preschoolers
Social language skills help children build and navigate relationships with their peers. Caregivers often wonder what social language skills their preschoolers should be practicing to prepare for social interactions at school. 1) Greeting others and introducing themselves. It is important...
Developmental Language Disorder
Have You Heard About Developmental Language Disorder? Estimates suggest that 7.6% of all children have DLD, a condition where children experience challenges understanding and/or using spoken language. DLD is identified when a child has problems with language development that continue...
Supporting Your Late Talker
Language development can be both simple and incredibly complex. Some children seem to be born talking. Others seem to take their own sweet time. It can be a challenge as a parent or caregiver to know when your child’s language...
