Tools for Parents

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Coping with a Speech Diagnosis: A Toolbox for Parents

Late bloomer or language problem? Each child develops at an individual pace. Some children experience language delay. Other possible speech...

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The King’s Speech is a Common Problem

It didn’t take the movie “The King’s Speech” to bring the frustration of stuttering to the forefront. What...

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The Babble Battle: Why Do Babies Say Dada First

We carry them for nine months, birth them and often are the primary caregiver. Then why do babies generally say...

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Ten Top Tips for Promoting Language in Children with Autism

The diagnosis of autism often comes with the five-letter disclaimer: never Your child will never speak, never go to college...

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7 Signs of Reading Comprehension Problems in Children and Adults

Reading comprehension problems are lifelong issues that can truly hurt anyone’s learning process. These problems can take many different...

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Does Your Child Have Expressive Language Disorder

Are you concerned that your child might have expressive language disorder? It can be worrying when your child’s language...

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How to Help Your Child Develop a Strong Vocabulary

Are you looking to help your child improve their vocabulary, but aren’t sure where to begin? Helping your child...

How to Help a Child With ADHD Succeed in School
How to Help a Child With ADHD Succeed in School

When it comes to children with ADHD, school can be a struggle. It’s hard for them to focus and...

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Increase your Toddler’s Vocabulary In Five Easy Steps

Babies are born with almost no communication skills, except the ability to cry. But by two years of age, toddlers...

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Your Coronavirus Educational Activity Toolbox: 10 Tips to Help Parents Weather School Closing

School is out. But it’s not a snow day nor a vacation week.  You may be tempted to dump...

The Latest Scholarship News for Florida Special Needs Kids

Good news for Florida residents! Your child may be eligible for the Gardiner Scholarship. Also known as the PLSA, Personal...