ARTICLES
Speech Delay vs. Language Delay: What’s the Difference?
Parents often use “speech” and “language” interchangeably, and that’s where the confusion starts.
Developmental Milestones by Age: When to Seek Extra Support
Every parent knows the feeling — watching another child do something your own hasn’t quite figured out yet and wondering, “Should I be concerned?”
A social story about elopement and wandering behavior
I STOP! I do not run away! A social story.
Benefits of Music
Here are some ways engaging with music can affect your toddler’s skills.
Low- and No-Cost Recycled Toys & Activities to Promote Your Child’s Development
Make toys from common household items.
Taking a Nature Walk With Your Toddler
Any outdoors walk can be a nature walk.
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) refers to any way of communicating other than speech or sign language.
Pragmatic Functions
Language isn’t just about words—it’s about how and why we use them.
Wait
Talking takes time—especially for toddlers who are still learning how to process language and respond.
Screen Time as Communication Tools
This quick guide offers practical tips for using screens as communication tools with young children, especially those who rely on AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).
What sounds should my child know?
And how much should someone understand my child?
Communication Disorders: Reasons for Early Intervention
Can your child benefit from early intervention by a speech-language pathologist?
Atypical Communication in Young Children
Late-talking children are those at age two with a vocabulary of fewer than 50 words and who use limited or no two- or three-word combinations, such as “more juice.”
Communication Disorders: Approaches to Early Intervention
If your child is a late talker or has other challenges with communication, early intervention will likely be recommended.