What Is Joint Attention in Child Development?

What Is Joint Attention in Child Development?

As parents, it can feel stressful monitoring our children to ensure they hit their developmental milestones. And when they don’t hit them at the same rate as other children their age, it’s especially nerve-wracking. If you are in this position, you may have asked what...
Signs of Autism in 2-Year-Olds

Signs of Autism in 2-Year-Olds

As a speech-language pathologist, I often meet with parents of late talkers. When babies are late to start talking, many parents wonder if Autism could be the culprit. While that’s certainly not always the case, it can be. However, there are lots of other signs of...
When Do Babies Usually Say Their First Word?

When Do Babies Usually Say Their First Word?

I know many parents often wonder, when do babies usually say their first word?  When your baby gets to the age when it seems like they may be talking soon, this is likely your next Google search. As a speech-language pathologist, I’m asked this question often as well....
What Is Telegraphic Speech, and Why Is It Important?

What Is Telegraphic Speech, and Why Is It Important?

If your toddler is showing signs of late talking, you’re likely searching the internet for information on how to help them. As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our children learn and grow. But there is a lot of information out there, and you may have...
How to Ease Frustration in Children With a Speech Delay

How to Ease Frustration in Children With a Speech Delay

As a speech therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is “How can I keep my child from becoming frustrated?” It’s very common for a child with a speech delay to get frustrated when they can’t express themselves through their words. And it’s completely...