Experts discourage parents from taking a “wait-and-see approach” if they are concerned about a potential developmental issue.
Professionals Urge Parents to Address Communication Disorders Early
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Speech & Language Services in Schools: What Parents Should Know
Children may be eligible for treatment in schools by a speech-language pathologist.
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?
ASHA, Read Aloud 15 MINUTES Announce New Go-To Resource for Parents of Young Children
The free toolkit offers essential information on communication development and tips to help build babies’ brains through daily reading.
ASHA y Lea en Voz Alta 15 MINUTOS anuncian nuevos recursos de consulta para los padres de niños pequeños
Materiales gratuitos brindan información esencial sobre el desarrollo de la comunicación y sugerencias para cultivar la capacidad intelectual del bebé mediante la lectura diaria.
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?
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.