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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Childhood apraxia of speech is a disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to sequence and say sounds, syllables, and words. This blog discusses the signs and symptoms of apraxia.
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Delayed Speech or Language Development
(also in Spanish)Source: KidsHealth
How long should parents wait if they are concerned about a child’s speech or language development? KidsHealth suggests an early evaluation is important if there is a problem and reassuring if there is not.
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How Does Your Child Hear and Talk?
(also in Spanish)Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Every child is unique, but it can be helpful to consider the age at which most children accomplish certain speech skills. This provides information about typical speech development from birth to age 5.
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How I Communicate
(also in Spanish)Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This tip sheet describes, from a child’s perspective, the development of communication skills from birth to 36 months.
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Important Speech Milestones
Source: Scholastic
This article helps parents know what to expect based on their child’s age (0 to 3).
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Language Delay
(also in Spanish)Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This explains that simple speech delays are sometimes temporary in children. They may resolve on their own or with a little extra help from family. Sometimes formal speech therapy is needed.
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Moments That Matter: Talking with Your Baby
(also in Spanish)Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This tip sheet offers fun and easy ways to keep young children talking.
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Parents’ Guide to Language Delays and Speech Disorders in Children
Source: Baylor University
This site provides information on speech and language milestones, risk factors, and describes the benefits of early intervention speech therapy.
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Typical Speech and Language Development
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Parents and teachers can learn more about speech development, including social language and the effects of learning more than one language.