As parents, we cherish those early moments when our children begin to communicate. But for some young kids, the path to clear speech can be filled with challenges. This is why speech therapy isn’t just a professional service; it is a lifeline for our little ones. Below, we’ll talk about the crucial role parents play …
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When it comes to speech therapy, Wh- questions are like secret keys to unlocking a young mind’s communication skills. Imagine them as little building blocks for your child’s language development. They help your little one explore, think deeply, and express their thoughts. In particular, Why questions speech therapy can help your child grow in so …
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With an evaluation session costing around $700, speech therapy can be expensive. From there, the costs rapidly increase, as each therapy session can set you back $200. Sadly, low-income families will find it challenging to afford such costs, especially when the therapist recommends two to three sessions a week. For such families, Medicaid is a …
Children who face speech delay challenges need special attention. The earliest the problem is detected, the better chances of overcoming it in a short time. That said, it’s no secret that going this route requires money. There’s the evaluation cost and then recurring fees for each session. What’s more, these sessions have varying costs depending …
When your child experiences speech delay, you may want to know how long does speech therapy take to work before going to a therapist. Speech therapy does not work overnight but is a complex process with multiple dimensions. Several issues can and will increase or decrease the duration of the treatment. The nature of your …
Every infant and child is different from one another. However, distinct, expected cognitive and motor skills development milestones exist. These milestones are the basis of a child’s developmental normalcy. Unfortunately, millions of children worldwide show delays in developing cognitive and motor skills. One of which is speech delay. You may wonder and ask, Is speech …
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Every day there are over 380,000 babies born around the world. Unfortunately, thousands of infants and kids show signs of different inborn conditions. One of those conditions is a sensory problem called SPD or Sensory Processing Disorder. Doctors and experts worldwide are still investigating whether the condition is an official disorder. However, SPD affects children’s …
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Speech delay can happen due to many possible reasons. Some are developmental; others are caused by accidents. There are also conditions that people are born with; in other words, it’s congenital. There is one particular condition found in around 3.5% to 5% of all people that many wonder whether or not affects communication—tongue-tie. Can tongue …
If you’re like the rest of us, you probably find yourself pulling an all-nighter to meet a deadline. That’s just something many of us have done in the quest to be successful. Then, there are others who just can’t seem to fall and stay asleep due to several possible reasons. Like us, you probably also …
The pandemic continues to push the implementation of preventive measures to limit Coronavirus transmission. It has drastically affected interpersonal communications and socio-emotional norms. This paradigm shift may be easily adaptable for many adults, but it has posed a challenge for the development of children. One of the changes children have to deal with is the …
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