Teach Him to Read? But He is Only Two!

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

  It is important for parents to provide young children with as much exposure to reading and writing as possible. Children who are exposed to print frequently are more likely to develop emergent literacy skills that pave the way to early reading and writing in kindergarten and first grade. Because reading is the foundation for [...]

“Huh? What Did You Say?”

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Hearing loss can occur for a variety of reasons. It can be present at birth or acquired.  It may also be permanent (true hearing loss) or temporary (resulting from fluid in the ear). When any part of the auditory system is not functioning normally, hearing loss can result. This hearing system is comprised of the [...]

“She Only Eats Pudding and Chicken Nuggets!”

Friday, November 16th, 2012

  Some children are very picky about what foods they will eat.  Using the following strategies may help your toddler try new foods:  Expect inconsistency – Focus on your child having a nutritionally balanced week instead of requiring each meal to be nutritionally balanced Allow your child to participate in mealtime preparations such as grocery [...]

Why Am I So Nervous?

Monday, October 29th, 2012

  It is common for parents to feel anxious or nervous before their son or daughter receives a speech and language evaluation.  Most parents are already feeling overly concerned about their child’s development.  Here are some insightful tips to help parents better prepare for a speech-language evaluation and have a better understanding of the evaluation [...]