As parents, we eagerly await every new milestone and developmental stage our children go through – from rolling over to taking their first steps. One of the most highly anticipated is hearing those first words come out of their little mouths. Seeing your child...
Do you clear your throat a lot? Do you have phlegm in your throat that just won’t go away? Do you suffer from coughing attacks? Do you feel like your voice gets tired by the end of the day? These are just a few symptoms that may indicate the need to get a voice...
Did you know that cleft lip and palate, a type of craniofacial disorder, is the second most common birth defect in the United States? A cleft is a separation or opening in the lip and/or palate (i.e., the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip is a separation within the lip,...
Sleep is critical in all aspects of our health, including our mental, emotional, and physical performance. When we are not getting enough good quality sleep, it negatively impacts our ability to learn, grow, and manage emotions. Sleep disordered breathing includes a...
1. The sooner, the better. The most critical years in a child’s development of speech and language skills is 0-3 years of age. During this time, a child’s brain is like a ball of clay, ready to be molded and filled with alllll things speech and language....
Since it is Down Syndrome awareness month, we wanted to highlight some great books we found about Down Syndrome. Some of these books are geared for teaching other children and others are geared for kids with Down Syndrome. Check out our list and let us know if you...