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Speech & Language
It is important to think of speech and language as two separate entities. In the simplest terms: think of language as all of the thoughts and ideas in your mind represented as words and speech as the physical act of producing those words using your mouth. This department contains articles about speech and language development, what a speech-language pathologist does, how to find the right speech-language pathologist for you, what to expect from a speech language evaluation and speech language therapy. Additionally, you will find quick tips to improve speech, language, and communication skills for speaking and nonspeaking children alike.
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What does a speech therapist do?
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Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), commonly referred to as speech therapists, provide evaluation and remediation services for the following disorders or delays: articulation (pronunciation of words), fluency (stuttering), voice, receptive language ... read full details
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Finding A Speech Therapist
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When looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to conduct a speech-language evaluation or perform speech therapy, there are several factors to consider when searching for a qualified professional including: level of education, credentials, area... read full details
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What to Expect From Speech Therapy
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When results from a speech-language evaluation indicate that speech therapy is warranted, it is important to know what to expect so as a parent you can be actively involved right from the start. This article will discuss some general principles of sp... read full details
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What to Expect From A Speech-Language Evaluation
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When a child or adult is experiencing difficulty understanding or using language, correctly producing speech sounds, demonstrating stuttering, voice problems, feeding or swallowing difficulties a speech-language pathologist attempts to diagnose the p... read full details
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Typical Speech and Language Development
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All children develop speech and language skills at their own rate. Although each child is unique in their development, researchers and scholars in the field of speech-language pathology have developed speech and language developmental milestones to h... read full details
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Quick Tips to Encourage Communication for Speaking and Non-Speaking Children
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Whether you are a parent of a young child developing speech or you are the parent of a child with a speech delay or disorder utilizing augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) strategies, the following six, quick tips will help you facili... read full details