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…
Speech-language pathologists headed the list of professionals that parents sought help from for their children’s speech and language issues; for hearing problems, pediatricians were the most commonly consulted, followed closely by audiologists.
Experts discourage parents from taking a “wait-and-see approach” if they are concerned about a potential developmental issue.
Children may be eligible for treatment in schools by a speech-language pathologist.
A certified speech-language pathologist offers answers to common questions about speech delay, language development, and treatment of speech/language disorders in toddlers.
What developmental milestones, including language skills, can parents expect of children between 24 and 36 months?
The free toolkit offers essential information on communication development and tips to help build babies’ brains through daily reading.
Materiales gratuitos brindan información esencial sobre el desarrollo de la comunicación y sugerencias para cultivar la capacidad intelectual del bebé mediante la lectura diaria.
Most 18-month-old children should meet certain communication milestones. When should parents seek an evaluation for a child with a possible delay?
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?