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Questions to ask during your child's doctor's visit

Well-child Care Visit Guide for the first year. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a schedule of screenings and assessments...

What is FUNctional communication?

We emphasize the FUN in FUNctional communication. One of my most memorable experiences during my graduate school training was when one of...

Do CoComelon and Ms. Monica teach babies to talk?

SLPs take on screen time and its effect on communication development in babies. I received a phone call from a parent who was concerned...

Six Tips to Promote Vocal and Speech Development in Babies

I love a good baby gender reveal. There is something exciting about expectantly watching the blue or pink colored cake, powder, or...

What causes Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

There are numerous possible causes for feeding and swallowing problems, including: nervous system disorders, like cerebral palsy or...

It's ALL Connected

I met a young lady today, and she appeared very quiet, well-mannered and mature for her age. While speaking with the young lady, I began...

Your child's speech and language milestones checklist

A very complicated and amazing foundation of language skills begins developing at birth. Children develop certain skills at different...