Parents should be aware of communication milestones and raise concerns as early as possible if their child is not meeting them.
Earlier Intervention: Heeding the First Signs of Autism
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8 Everyday Ways to Help Your Baby Learn
Parents can take easy steps to help babies learn throughout the day, including bath-time conversations and fingerplay games such as Itsy Bitsy Spider. These activities help build vocabularies and boost language skills.
‘If I Can Hear It, It’s Too Loud’: Earbuds Might Be Causing Teen Hearing Loss
The noise that kids expose themselves to through electronic media is often louder than what is allowed by law in workplaces.
7 Myths and Facts About Bilingual Children Learning Language
This article debunks common myths that parents may have heard about children learning two languages—and sets the record straight on what the research says about bilingual children.
Is It OK If My Baby Is 18 Months & Not Talking? Here’s What You Need to Know
Most 18-month-old children should meet certain communication milestones. When should parents seek an evaluation for a child with a possible delay?
Stuttering in Toddlers & Preschoolers: What’s Typical, What’s Not?
As toddlers and preschoolers become increasingly verbal, they may begin to stumble over their words—raising concerns about stuttering. How do parents know when disfluencies are a normal part of development and when to be more concerned?
10 (Non-Tech) Holiday Gift Ideas to Promote Kids’ Language & Learning
Suggestions for holiday gifts for kids that foster communication and social interaction.
A Preventable Problem: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
A certified audiologist answers questions about how hearing loss affects children, how to protect children’s hearing, and what to do if you suspect your child may be experiencing hearing loss.
How To Spark Learning Everywhere Kids Go — Starting with the Supermarket
Simple signage placed in supermarkets in Philadelphia has sparked a one-third increase in conversations between parents and children under 8—why that’s so important.
Speech and Language Problems in Different Age Groups
Two articles offer information about speech and language milestones for children in the 2-to-4 and 5-to-8 age ranges, as well as signs of problems and tips for how parents can help.