ASHA’s Communication Milestones
These milestones are designed to help you know what to expect as your child grows and develops—and to know when to seek the guidance of an audiologist or speech language pathologist. When reviewing the milestones, also consider the age ranges below and above your child’s age. These milestones are not meant to be a screening or diagnostic tool.
Late Blooming or Language Problem?
Children learn to talk at different times. How do you know if your child is a late talker or has a language problem? Read the tips below and talk to a speech-language pathologist if you have concerns.
Articulation: When Should I Worry If My Child is Behind?
Some children continue to make errors beyond the age when other children have mastered those sounds.
Songs and Nursery Rhymes Help Children Develop Early Sounds
Reading books to children daily helps to develop important early speech sounds, pre-reading skills, vocabulary and basic concepts. Did you know that reciting nursery rhymes and singing children’s songs also helps to improve these important developmental areas? It’s true!
Super Duper® Publications’ Handy Handouts are free, online educational handouts on a variety of special needs and educational topics. Master’s level speech-language pathologists and special educators research and write each one.
Interaction and conversation during everyday activities are the keys to excellent language skills. Talk to your child about everything, and they will talk back! Here are some tips for learning language in the home.
Creative Articulation Practice at Home: Fun for the Whole Family!
Looking for a new way to work on articulation skills at home? Make it fun and exciting for your children by trying the following suggestion.
Speech and Language Skills at Home
Good speech therapy attendance, positive reinforcement, and home practice are the common denominators for success in therapy.
Drive Your Way to Better Speech and Language
Use these simple and fun ideas to turn your children’s boredom into wonderful language learning opportunities.
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