Language Development Articles
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing in Children
What Does “Gestalt Language Processing” Mean? You may have come across the term gestalt language processing (GLP) online or from other parents and wondered what it means. Simply put, gestalt language processing describes how some children learn to communicate using...
🧠 Bilingual Brains: Do Kids Get Confused Learning Two Languages?
“Parents often worry bilingual children will be delayed or confused, but research shows the opposite. Learn why two languages build stronger brains and discover the benefits of raising a bilingual child.”
Why Kids Ask “Why?” 400 Times a Day (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
“Children may ask ‘why’ hundreds of times a day, but every question is a sign of healthy language development. Learn why kids ask so many questions, what it means for speech milestones, and how parents can respond without burning out.”
Children Can Say The Funniest Things!
“Wondering what’s normal for your child’s speech development? This FAQ answers common questions about speech milestones, funny mistakes, delays, and when to see a speech pathologist.”
5 Everyday Activities to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
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....
Language Delay in Children: How Speech Pathologists Can Help
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...
📚 Why Expressive Language and Story Retelling Are Key to Your Child’s Literacy Success
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...
🌟 Why Joint Attention is a Big Deal for Little Communicators! 🌟
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...
Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help
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...
🌟 Language Development Milestones Table 🌟
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", "da-da") - Understands simple words like “no”...
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