When a parent comes to a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) due to concerns with their child’s speaking skills, a common question an SLP will ask is, ‘When was your child’s hearing last checked?’.

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Learning to connect before learning to talk is likened to learning to crawl before learning to walk. However, most people do not see it this way because cognitive milestones that happen in order to talk are less visible, overall, than motor milestones.

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When it comes to your baby or toddler, you may ask yourself whether teaching your child sign language will prevent them from using spoken words or help them to communicate.

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Will my toddler have trouble with language skills as they get older? What will speech-language therapy look like when they are in school? Should I be concerned?

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Parents often come to me with a problem, sometimes it’s the #1 thing on their mind. Their 8 year old cannot say the ‘r’ sound, they are not sure if their 2 year old is speaking enough, or they are biting nails over whether their 4 year old will be ready for kindergarten.

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