My pre-schooler stutters and has problems with speech sounds: which one should I treat first?
See our 2018 update about this topic. We know that 30-40% of children who stutter also have a speech sound disorder (Gregg & Yairi, 2007). We also…
Does anxiety cause stuttering?
No. So why do people who stutter often feel anxious? Here’s what some of the latest research tells us: 1. Speech is fundamental to both:…
Secret plans and clever tricks: how young children can fool us into thinking they understand more than they really do
“Seth doesn’t say much, but he understands everything I say. He knows exactly what’s going on.” Statements like these are commonly heard in speech pathology…
Do you recognise any of these 12 speech-related warning signs that your child might have a hearing problem?
Undiagnosed hearing problems can contribute to speech sound disorders, although there is some debate about how and to what extent – especially for conductive hearing…
8 things parents should know about effective language therapy for children – Part II
Last week, we outlined 4 key evidence-based elements of effective language therapy. In part II of our article, we outline 4 more elements of good…