An SLP’s Perspective: Baby Sign
What is baby sign? Baby sign is the use of American Sign Language signs with infants. Why should I teach my infant/toddler to sign? Children are able to communicate with their hands to sign faster than they are able to use their lips to speak. This is because...
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...
The Benefits of Parentese on Language Development
We’ve noticed some confusion between the terms “baby talk” and “parentese”, also known as “motherese”, in the clinic. We thought it may be beneficial to clarify these terms and talk about the benefits of parentese on your child’s language acquisition. Baby talk...
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.