When it comes to your child’s speech and language development, they may not always know best. At The Speech Space, we are lucky to collaborate with some great pediatricians and developmental pediatricians. However, this is not always the case. It’s not uncommon for us to hear that someone’s pediatrician recommended a “wait and see” approach. Unfortunately this is not always the best approach– especially if some red flags for speech and/or language issues are present already. For instance, if your child is 15 months old and has not yet started talking, this is a major red flag and a “wait and see” approach may not be beneficial for your child. Beginning therapy as early as possible is aways recommended to help more easily build up a child’s skills and to close the gap with their same-aged peers.
As a caregiver, you are your child’s biggest and best advocate. If your gut is telling you something is not right, you should go with it! We always want our families to feel empowered to know what they can and should do for their child.
If you are having concerns or questions about your child’s speech, language and/or communication development reach out to us at The Speech Space! We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
Learn how we use the iPad to build language skills. We go over three games we really like and how we use them!
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s s development, contact us at The Speech Space. We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
A few suggestions of activities that encourage language, using items you probably have around your house!
If you are having concerns or questions about your child’s speech, language and/or communication development reach out to us at The Speech Space! We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
Try out these fun indoor activities to continue encouraging your child’s communication development. Check out our Instagram page (@thespeechspacedc) for the full list of ideas!
If you are having concerns or questions about your child’s speech, language and/or communication development reach out to us at The Speech Space! We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
Parents often ask us for activities they can do in their daily lives to help encourage their child’s development. Recently, we came across Vroom, a website and app, which can do just that! To get started you simply make a profile and then Vroom will send you a daily tip or idea to help encourage your child’s development. The service is free and you can get it sent directly to your phone, so you can do these activities on-the-go and anywhere!
Vroom is tailored to your child’s age, so the activities grow with you as your child continues to develop.
Apps and websites like Vroom make it easier to incorporate ways to encourage your child’s development. But, if you are worried about your child’s communication development, contact us at The Speech Space! We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
Have you ever walked into an area of your home and thought, “We are being overrun by all of these toys!”
While having toys take over an area of your home can be overwhelming (physically and visually) to you, it can be worse for your child.
Children benefit from organization and routine. Having too many toys or options at one time can actually make your child’s development (of play, communication and attention) scattered and disorganized. There really can be too much of a good thing when it comes to toys.
So how do you combat the clutter? We recommend putting toys in clear storage bins with lids. You can also put these bins on shelves. Clear bins are best because this way your child can still see the toys and be able to request which ones they want (making them use their communication skills!).
Having a set place for where toys go helps your child learn routines and responsibility. It will also keep you from stepping on toys in the middle of the night or early morning– the worst! Keeping your child’s world organized is beneficial to their overall development. It can also help with your sanity!
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, contact us at The Speech Space! We offer free screenings, which take approximately 30 minutes, and can help identify potential problems.
When it comes to your child’s speech and language development, they may not always know best. At The Speech Space, we are lucky to collaborate with some great pediatricians and developmental pediatricians. However, this is not always the case. It’s not uncommon for us to hear that someone’s pediatrician recommended a “wait and see” approach. Unfortunately this is not always the best approach– especially if some red flags for speech and/or language issues are present already. For instance, if your child is 15 months old and has not yet started talking, this is a major red flag and a “wait and see” approach may not be beneficial for your child. Beginning therapy as early as possible is aways recommended to help more easily build up a child’s skills and to close the gap with their same-aged peers.
