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Understanding Language vs. Speech: What’s the Difference?

by Jenny Edgar | Nov 11, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children

When many people think of speech therapy, they picture a therapist helping a child pronounce sounds like “r” or “s.” While sound production is one part of communication, it’s only a small piece of what speech therapists support. Speech and language are connected, but...

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