As a parent, you want the best for your child, especially when it comes to their development and well-being. If your child is receiving speech therapy, you may be considering Telehealth appointments but are hesitant due to the perception that online sessions might not be as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy.
Speech Therapy Approaches for Late Talkers
From early childhood onwards, communication is a central part of life. We use language to share thoughts and feelings with others, and we also speak as a way to connect and make friends.
Understanding Childhood Speech Development
Speech development is a natural part of childhood. Most kids learn to talk progressively over many months, from pre-language sounds to first words, sentences, and complex language concepts.
Stuttering Information
Stuttering is a speech disorder that causes interruptions in the rhythm or flow of speech. The 3 types of stuttering are developmental stuttering, neurogenic stuttering, and
psychogenic stuttering.
Speech Sound Development
Speech sounds are like any other skill in communication development, they are learnt at different ages.
Speech Intelligibility
Speech intelligibility can be defined as how clearly a person speaks so their speech is
understood by listeners. The intelligibility of speech is measured through a percentage.
