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…
Poll: One In Four Parents Concerned About Their Child’s Ability to Communicate
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.
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.
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?