Early Child Development

A collection of 27 posts

A child at home doing PROMPT therapy on her laptop
What is PROMPT Therapy?

PROMPT therapy is a unique holistic tactile/kinesthetic approach to speech therapy. Therapists use touch cues on the lips, jaws,...

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Why do Girls Speak Earlier than Boys?

Speech and language are some of the most powerful tools that we use to navigate and interact with our world....

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4-Year-Old Speech Milestones

What is Normal Speech for a 4-Year-old? Communicating with our loved ones is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding...

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3 Year Old Speech Milestones

Hearing your child’s first word is such an exciting moment, and it is amazing to watch speech and language...

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What is Einstein Syndrome

You may be asking yourself… “does my late-talking child really have something in common with Albert Einstein?” If you find...

2 year old children playing with blocks
2 Year Old Speech Milestones

Your baby is growing up so quickly, they’ll soon be a toddler before you know it. Preschool may be...

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Speech Therapy Activities For Toddlers

When your toddler has a speech delay, it may be tough to help build confidence with their communication skills.  Keep...

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The Role of Speech in Children's Social Emotional Health and Development

From the moment a child is born, they are continually maturing and developing. Perhaps one of the most critical developments...

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TV Time Out: Does Screen Time Cause Speech Delay?

There’s no shortage of talking animals or cute Disney characters on TV to entertain your toddler. After your child...

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Why Do Babies Say Goo Goo Gaga

“Goo Goo Gaga” may not have a literal translation, but if your baby has uttered these sounds before, you’re...

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When Toys Take Center Stage

7 Ways to Actively Promote Language Development in Children We live in a fast-paced world where new products are outdated...

parents with their 1 year old child
1 Year Old Speech Milestones

Have you and your partner been chatting endlessly with your toddler, waiting for them to elicit a reply of any...