Apr 6, 2023
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...
Mar 21, 2023
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,...
Mar 7, 2023
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....
Oct 15, 2019
Speech is a foundation for life. We use speech in a variety of ways from asking for directions to expressing our feelings and everything in-between. Children with Down syndrome struggle with learning to speak, but can and will eventually learn to communicate. Here are...
Nov 28, 2018
Need a few more ideas for presents to put under the tree? Here are some great toys, games, and gifts that will help your child develop their speech and language skills.Gifts that Develop Speech SkillsThe goal of these toys is to get your child making vocal noises,...
Aug 9, 2018
With the school season already upon us, parents everywhere feel that mixture of relief and stress as their children return to school. But parents of children with speech challenges feel a particular stress. Stress that their child will be teased, ignored, or have a...