The dummy debate: do dummies cause speech problems?
Dummies, pacifiers, soothers. Whatever you call them, these little objects are lightning rods for controversy, debate and parent guilt. Despite decades of research and expert…
When silence is not golden: evidence-based treatment for children with selective mutism
Some children don’t talk in select places, e.g. at pre-school and school, despite speaking in other places such as home. This is called selective mutism. …
How to treat speech sound problems 1: the Cycles Approach
So we’ve written more than a few articles about speech sound disorders, including common and less common phonological problems. So how do you treat them?…
Another 3 common speech error patterns of 3-to-5 year olds
We have now combined this post with another article about speech error patterns and published 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3-5 years…
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Concord for supporting the Stroke Foundation during National Stroke Week
During National Stroke Week in early September, I had the honour of presenting a talk about strokes and aphasia to the members of the Rotary Club…