by Jenny Edgar | Sep 14, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Every child develops language at their own pace, but when progress is much slower than expected, it may signal a language delay. Early support makes a big difference—and speech pathologists play a vital role in helping children build the communication skills they need...
by Jenny Edgar | Jul 22, 2025 | Language Development, Literacy
The Importance of Expressive Language. Have you ever asked your child what happened at school and heard, “I don’t know”? Or read a bedtime story and noticed they struggle to tell it back to you in their own words? These moments are more than just everyday parenting...
by Jenny Edgar | Jul 22, 2025 | Language Development
The Importance of Joint Attention Ever noticed how a toddler lights up when you both look at the same toy or point to a bird in the sky together? That shared moment is called joint attention, and it’s one of the most important building blocks in a child’s journey to...
by Jenny Edgar | Jul 1, 2025 | Dyslexia, Language Development
Title: Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help When most people think of dyslexia, reading and spelling struggles are usually the first things that come to mind. But what’s less commonly known is...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 12, 2025 | Language Development
Age Range Typical Language Milestones 0–6 months – Responds to sounds with coos and gurgles – Turns head toward voices – Cries differently for different needs 6–12 months – Babbles with a variety of sounds (e.g., “ba-ba”,...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 12, 2025 | Language Development
This is one of the most common concerns we hear from parents: “My child isn’t talking like other kids their age. Should I be worried?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this, please know you’re not alone. Many parents quietly notice delays in their child’s speech and...
