Information and Resources for Parents and Caregivers About Autism Spectrum Disorder By Amy M. Wetherby, PhD, CCC-SLP At a Glance Autism can be formally diagnosed at 18–24 months but is still routinely not being diagnosed until age 4 or 5. Warning signs of autism can be seen as early as 9 months of age. Not…
8 Long-Term Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Baby
Originally posted by Brit+Co. There are many benefits of exposing a child to two languages—in areas including language, attention, empathy and problem solving. Read the full article.
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It’s never too early—or late—to start a good reading habit.
Talk to Your Baby Like You Talk to Your Dog
This article offers parents tips and advice for conversing with their babies and toddlers.
Professionals Urge Parents to Address Communication Disorders Early
Experts discourage parents from taking a “wait-and-see approach” if they are concerned about a potential developmental issue.
Speech & Language Services in Schools: What Parents Should Know
Children may be eligible for treatment in schools by a speech-language pathologist.
Communicating With Baby: Tips and Milestones From Birth to Age 5
Learn about the communication milestones that parents of young children should expect to see by age 5.
Does Your Toddler Need Speech Therapy?
A certified speech-language pathologist offers answers to common questions about speech delay, language development, and treatment of speech/language disorders in toddlers.
What Is It Like to Be 2 Years Old?
What developmental milestones, including language skills, can parents expect of children between 24 and 36 months?
Earlier Intervention: Heeding the First Signs of Autism
Parents should be aware of communication milestones and raise concerns as early as possible if their child is not meeting them.