Speech-Language Archives

July 8, 2024

Integrating Early Childhood Intervention into Daily Routines

Reading to your baby is a rewarding experience. It's not only great for bonding, but it also lays the foundation for your child’s cognitive and emotional development. When it comes to starting the habit of reading, the answer is simple: it's never too early.

June 10, 2024

When to Start Reading to Baby and What to Read

Reading to your baby is a rewarding experience. It's not only great for bonding, but it also lays the foundation for your child’s cognitive and emotional development. When it comes to starting the habit of reading, the answer is simple: it's never too early.

August 8, 2022

Talking to Your Toddlers

Talking to Your Toddlers It Means More than What You Say The more you talk to your baby, the more they will learn. Talking promotes communication […]

March 12, 2022

Common Developmental Delays

Common Developmental Delays When Your Child Falls Behind Their Peers Parents often keep a close eye on the development of their children, from the first-time baby […]

September 11, 2020

Important Toddler Milestones

In their first 3 years of life, children pass a variety of milestones having to do with physical and mental growth, adaptive skills, communication, and socialization. Sometimes children experience delays or health conditions that may lead to developmental delays.

March 15, 2020

The Importance of Early Intervention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental disabilities affect 1 in 7 children in the United States, or about 15%.

October 14, 2019

Babbling, the Milestone Few Talk About

By TEIS Early Intervention Staff Babbling, the Milestone Few Talk About Before Baby’s First Words Comes Babble For baby, communication starts with crying, that all purpose […]

August 13, 2019

Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Speech and Language Development?

By TEIS Early Intervention Staff Walking and talking are the two big areas of concern for most parents as their children grow and develop. But just […]

April 23, 2018

Articulation and Toddlers: What’s Typical?

As therapists we are often asked about the intelligibility of toddlers when they speak. Many parents, understandably, are concerned about whether their child’s speech will be […]

February 14, 2017

Using Music to Enhance Your Child’s Language Skills

It’s no secret that little kids love music. Many babies and toddlers naturally move to music and rhythms and even begin to imitate gestures to simple […]

November 4, 2016

The Importance of Developing Early Language and Social Interaction Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Christie Linkes, MSLP/CCC-SLP According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, autism spectrum disorder is a complex neuro-developmental disorder […]

August 8, 2016

Joint Attention: What is it and Why is it Important?

As a developmental specialist and independent evaluator of infants and toddlers in early intervention, I get to see a wide range of adorable kiddos on a […]

July 21, 2016

8 Ways to Encourage Speech and Language Development with Your Young Child

Did you know that listening and understanding language is known as receptive communication and that vocalizing/gesturing/speaking are known as expressive communication. Good listening and communication skills […]

May 19, 2016

Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Part 3 of 3

By Dave Hammer, MA CCC-SLP Director of Professional Development and Speech Services Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America What are the most important things […]

April 4, 2016

Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Part Two of a Series

By Dave Hammer, MA CCC-SLP Director of Professional Development and Speech Services Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America What intensity of therapy is needed […]

March 28, 2016

Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Part One of a Series

By Dave Hammer, MA CCC-SLP Director of Professional Development and Speech Services Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America As a specialist in childhood apraxia […]