by Jenny Edgar | Oct 6, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Children
Understanding the Difference It’s common for parents to worry when their child isn’t talking as much as other children the same age. But not all communication delays are the same. Two terms you may hear are speech delay and language delay. While they sound similar,...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 3, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
Social communication (also called pragmatics) is how we use language in everyday interactions. It’s not just what we say, but how, when, and why we say it. Strong social communication skills help children and adults make friends, share ideas, solve problems, and...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 1, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Introduction If you’ve ever spent a day with a curious child, you’ve probably heard the word “Why?” more times than you can count. “Why is the sky blue?” “Why do cats purr?” “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” At first, it can feel exhausting—but this endless string of...
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 18, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Articulation disorders are speech difficulties that make it hard for children to pronounce sounds correctly. Common examples include: Saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” Having a lisp when producing the “s” sound Replacing or omitting sounds altogether These...
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 18, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Why Everyday Language Matters Supporting your child’s language development doesn’t require expensive toys or formal lessons. The key is consistent interaction, modelling words, and making daily activities fun. Here are five proven strategies you can use today. 1....
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 15, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
What Are Speech Sound Delays or Disorders? Speech sound delays and disorders occur when children have ongoing difficulty producing speech sounds accurately or consistently. While it’s normal for young children to make speech errors as they learn—for example, saying...
