by Jenny Edgar | Mar 9, 2025 | Language Development
The difference between a typical child with a language delay and a child with a language delay due to autism lies in the underlying causes and associated behaviors. While both groups may experience delays in speech and language development, children with autism often...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development, Speech Sounds
A tongue tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the thin band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is abnormally short, tight, or thick. This can restrict the movement of the tongue...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development
Sharing books with young children is crucial for their overall development, as it plays a key role in nurturing a wide range of skills. Beyond building essential language and literacy abilities, reading together fosters a deep love of books, learning, and exploration....
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development
Sharing books with young children is incredibly important for their development. It not only helps build language and literacy skills but also fosters a love of reading and learning. Reading aloud with young children helps them develop vocabulary, comprehension,...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development
Reading with young children is not just about teaching them how to read; it’s about creating an enjoyable, interactive experience that fosters a love for books and learning. Here’s a deeper dive into the tips for reading with young children, with examples of how...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development
Recasting and rephrasing are two important strategies in language development that involve modifying a child’s speech in order to provide them with more accurate or complex models of language. These techniques are especially helpful in supporting children who...
