There are a few ways to find a Speech-Language Pathologist in your area. Depending on your needs, here are a few tips: How do I Find a Speech Pathologist for a 2 year old? Your local early intervention program serves children birth to three years old. Each state has a […]
Month: May 2007
Tonsillectomy-Adenoidectomy and Hypernasality
My sister-in-law called me today with questions about her son that recently had his tonsils and adenoids out. She was saying that since the surgery he received one week ago he suddenly has a very nasal quality about his speech. Temporary change in voice following surgery is common. In response […]
Do Pacifiers and Sippy Cups Cause Speech Delay?
People often ask me, “Should I use a pacifier with my child?” As a speech pathologist and a new mom to my first child, I had resolved to never use a pacifier with my son. I didn’t want to have to worry about weaning him off of it knowing the […]
Sign Language With Your Infant & Toddler
For those of you wondering if signing with your infants and toddlers really helps promote language development I am here to tell you it does! Definitely! Several months ago I had a friend start asking me questions about her two year old that was using very few words. When her […]