When visiting a speech pathologist for the first time, as you might guess, one of the first questions your clinician will ask you is what the reason for the visit is. If you are seeing a dysphagia specialist, then your concern will most likely be due to difficulties swallowing. Swallowing difficulties can occur with food […]
Possible causes for literacy delays Part 2: Writing
Just like reading, there are many possible areas of difficulty that can lead to a written language delay. Here are some of the most likely possibilities that would affect a child’s literacy development. Poor letter to sound correspondence and phonological awareness Once again, an understanding of the link between the letters and their paired sounds […]
What is Articulation Therapy?
If you have visited a speech pathologist before for either yourself or your child, they may have talked about the ‘traditional’ approach to ‘articulation therapy’ and you may have wondered what this actually means. There is no single definition for this approach as it often includes a number of techniques and what the term encompasses […]
What to expect in an initial voice therapy session
Possible causes for literacy delays – Part 1: Reading
There many possible areas of difficulty that lead to a literacy delay, and while this should not be taken as an exhaustive list, here are some of the most likely possibilities that would affect a child’s literacy development, specifically with reading. Poor letter to sound correspondence This one is the most obvious and is often […]
Bilingual Children
How can I tell if my child has language difficulties or if they are just not fluent in English yet? Often parents will bring in a child who has limited exposure to English for a language assessment. It can be difficult to determine whether the child has just had a limited exposure to English and […]
