Speech, or articulation, refers to the way we say sounds. It’s normal for children to have some errors in their speech, and these errors can be classified as developmental or non-developmental errors. Developmental errors are errors that are appropriate based on the child’s age (i.e. a four year old saying, “wun” for “run”) and frequently resolve as the child gets older, however non-developmental errors need to be addressed via speech therapy.
Read MoreAs a speech pathologist, I have a huge passion for educating parents and teachers on effective ways to facilitate and encourage healthy speech and language development. I have compiled a list of 3 “Do’s” and 3 “Don'ts” to help encourage you to play an active role in your child’s speech and language development.
Read MoreIn my field, I have the privilege of working with very special people, who often find joy in the smallest of things. Last week, as I began a therapy session with one of my clients, he asked me if he could have my (half-drinken, lipstick stained) coffee.
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