Echolalia is a condition associated with autism. Children with echolalia repeat noises and phrases that they hear. They may not be able to communicate effectively because they struggle to express their own thoughts. For example, if asked a...
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Pediatric Occupational Therapists work with children to make participating in their daily occupations more independent through adaptation or skill building. An important occupation for children is brushing their teeth or at least allowing an...
MoreMost parents can’t wait to hear their child’s first words. It is so exciting to finally get a peek into what they are thinking, isn’t it? For parents of late talkers, anxiety can start to build when the words don’t seem to be coming when they...
MoreNeed some ideas on how to spice up articulation practice at home? Articulation practice at home is very important, but many parents tell us they struggle with getting their child to practice the words that they are working on in speech therapy...
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When should I worry about my child’s stuttering? Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. Stuttering is also more likely to occur in children who are under a lot of stress, for example, after...
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