Teaching the alphabet to your child? Here’s what you need to know
1. Letter names are not the same as speech sounds In English: writing takes the form of a sound-based, alphabetic code. The letters we use…
My child is learning two languages: what do I need to know about bilingual development?
More than half of my clients are growing up in homes where English is not the first or only language. I think it’s a great…
Let’s cut to the chase: when should I seek help from a speech pathologist for my child?
Speech pathologists help people with communication problems. But many of us are not very good at explaining what we do in Plain English: We use…
Late-talkers: kick-start language with these verbs
The more research I read, the more I work with families of late-talkers, the more I find myself harping on about verbs (action words like…
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FAQ: 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3-5 years of age – and when you should be concerned
Speech is a wonderfully complex skill, and children need lots of practice to learn how to do it. As with any motor skill, children make…