Stuttering in Preschoolers: Typical Disfluencies, Developmental Stuttering, and When to Refer
Speech-language pathologists frequently work with people who stutter, but one of the most common questions parents ask is how to know if their child needs stuttering therapy. It may surprise parents to know that stuttering treatment is not always recommended even if...
Debunking Common Myths of AAC
One approach frequently recommended by speech-language pathologists is the use of an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device. Although they are becoming more commonly recommended, many parents, caregivers, and teachers have questions about how the use...
Pediatric Hearing Loss
What is it? Pediatric hearing loss is a loss of hearing that occurs either prior to birth (congenital) or develops later (acquired). Hearing loss can result from genetics, exposure to certain drugs (ototoxic), exposure to an illness such as rubella or herpes, or...
Generalization: Parent Tips to Help Your Child Master Their Speech Sounds
At Discover Speech Therapy, we strive to provide both child and family-centered therapy, meaning we provide our client’s parents an overview of every session along with homework, when appropriate.