14 August 2024

The biggest fear as a parent is wondering if your child’s speech sound production is developing as normally as their peers. The problem is, most parents aren’t also childcare professionals. To an untrained eye, if a child is still mixing up “th” sounds at the beginning and ends of words when they enter the second […]

13 August 2024

Speech and language are skills that we depend on to effectively communicate with the world and connect with those around us. As a speech pathologist, it is my job to help parents decide if their child may need speech therapy to assist in their language development. To help with this, I have listed some important […]

10 August 2024

Teletherapy is a hugely expanding service that is improving the ability of clients to connect with speech therapists virtually. Due to limited access and full schedules, speech therapists are now seeing their clients virtually. Teletherapy allows for schools, parents, and individuals seeking speech therapy services to connect with knowledgable professionals while allowing flexibility in scheduling […]

7 August 2024

Around 4 years of age, children begin to learn early literacy skills. Early literacy skills are the most important building block for future educational success. Confidence in reading will allow your child to thrive and learn. It is important to know the development of literacy skills and when to be concerned. Early intervention is key […]

5 August 2024

Many children have been limited in social interactions over the last 14 months. If your child has delays in their pragmatic skills, this may have affected them more than others. With school out for the summer, it’s important to maintain their social skills. Here are five tips for maintaining social skills over the summer break. […]

22 July 2024

As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about your child’s development, especially when it comes to speech and language skills. While children develop at different rates, there are certain milestones that most kids should reach by specific ages. If you notice that your child is struggling with their speech and language development, it’s important […]

20 July 2024

As a devoted parent, your role in supporting your child’s speech and communication development is indispensable. Your active involvement, along with the right resources, can play a pivotal role in helping your child overcome speech and language challenges. In this blog, we will explore various resources that can empower you to actively participate in your […]

15 July 2024

Our children have unique lived experiences that we will never quite relate to as adults. For instance, not only have Gen Z children grown up with the Internet and social media their whole lives, but they also spent the past two years attending school either entirely or partially online.  At this point, your tech-savvy kids […]

11 July 2024

Fine motor skills are necessary for children to perform adequately in a classroom setting. These skills include holding and rotating a pencil, coloring, and even going to the restroom unassisted. If a child lacks these skills, it can make classroom tasks incredibly difficult and lead to frustration from all parties. To avoid your child falling […]