Category Archives: Speech and Language Delay

Santa Claus Diagnosed Autism in this Mom’s Child

Posted on September 10, 2008 by admin

I came across a video of a mom’s experience in coming to grip with her child’s diagnosis of autism. I thought it might be helpful to other parents as they face the possibility of their child having autism. On the … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Autism, Babies, Birth-3 year-olds, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Toddler | Leave a comment

Speech Celebrations!

Posted on April 30, 2008 by admin

Today was a day for celebrating! Domenick graduated from speech therapy after 5 years of hard work on many sound and language goals. He started when he was three and now he is a big, old first grader, writing and … Continue reading →

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Stuttering or Normal Dysfluency?

Posted on April 29, 2008 by admin

I have been working with little William since he was 16 months old and not saying words yet. He has made steady progress and seems to be taking off with his language development lately. He just turned 3 years old, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler | Leave a comment

Count Your Toddler’s Words for Language Evaluation

Posted on February 19, 2008 by admin

I visited two homes this week of children 16-18 months because the parents were concerned that their child was only saying two words and might not be progressing on time in his language development. As I have said before, I … Continue reading →

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Speech and Language Delay in Toddlers

Posted on January 7, 2008 by admin

I often run across parents who are concerned about whether their toddler is delayed in language and should be evaluated. Many times I get calls when a child is around 15 months old. Recently a dad contacted me concerned that … Continue reading →

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New Autism Screening Guidelines

Posted on October 30, 2007 by admin

I got a call yesterday from a mom who was interested in my reaction to the news release by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending that pediatricians screen children for signs of autism at 18 and 24 months at well-visit … Continue reading →

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How Do I Handle Problems at School?

Posted on October 23, 2007 by admin

When I started my blog I wondered if I would always have something fresh to say but thankfully my mind is bursting with ideas from daily encounters with parents and kids. It occurred to me that I should write about … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Elementary School, Elementary School Age, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

BOO, Happy Halloween Books!

Posted on October 15, 2007 by admin

I guess it that time of year again, when the central isle of the grocery store is filled with costumes and mini-portions of candy. I’m hearing funny stories of moms going to great lengths to get “the right” costume as … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Books, Preschool, Reading, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler | Leave a comment

Good Boy Books For Toddlers

Posted on October 9, 2007 by admin

This morning after I finished working with a two-year-old delayed in language, his mom wanted to show me a new toy she had gotten. It was a series of pictures of vehicles on a ring—a train, van, bus etc. She … Continue reading →

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Does My Child Have a Speech and Language Delay?

Posted on September 19, 2007 by admin

I consulted with a mom last week who is a terrific example of a “with it” mom. Of course I think that all the moms I work with really know their kids. That’s why when a mom expresses concerns to … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Elementary School Age, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Toddler | Leave a comment