Can middle ear infections affect speech development?
In the short-term, “yes”. In the long-term, we’re not entirely sure – but probably not for otherwise healthy kids who get appropriate treatment. Middle ear…
How to treat speech sound disorders 2: The Complexity Approach – more bang for your buck?
The “complexity approach” for treating children with phonological speech disorders has a lot of peer-reviewed research evidence to support it. But one study showed only…
Can I? Would you? If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…Why our kids need to learn to ask for things indirectly
If a toddler screams “Give!” or “Give me!”, most adults won’t blink an eye. But if a four-year-old does it, we wince and wait for…
Real world things your child should know before starting school I: position words (prepositions), places, home address, and directions
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know where they live or how…
Why are boys more at risk for reading problems like dyslexia than girls?
Peer-reviewed evidence tells us that: boys are 3-5 times more likely than girls to be referred to professionals for help with reading difficulties, including dyslexia;…