As parents, we all want to give our children the best possible start in life. When it comes to language and communication skills, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is surprisingly simple: reading together at home. At Boise Speech and Hearing Clinic,...
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for speech and language services through their school district, you may wonder if private speech therapy is necessary or can supplement those services. At Boise Speech and Hearing Clinic, we work closely with...
Reading is one of the most powerful tools for nurturing your child’s development and setting them up for success in all areas of life. From enhancing cognitive abilities and language skills to fostering imagination and a lifelong love of learning, the benefits...
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,...
