My child drools: what do I need to know?
Saliva is probably one of the least offensive bodily fluids. But it can still be confronting. You only have to look at how many student…
“My toddler doesn’t speak at all!” Don’t panic – get informed
For parents of most toddlers, a moment’s peace is as welcome as the Easter Bunny. But when your two year-old doesn’t speak at all, silence…
How to use principles of motor learning to improve your speech
Are you too old, sick, or set-in-your-ways to improve your speech? Did your speaking skills plateau in your twenties when you were young, strong and…
Thumb and finger sucking: facts and treatment options
At dinner with friends a few weeks ago, I was asked about thumb and finger sucking – and how to help kids break the habit….
How do adenoids and tonsils – and their removal – affect speech?
Some children with speech sound disorders also have problems with their adenoids and tonsils. Sometimes, speech, adenoid and tonsil problems are related. Sometimes, they are not. If…