Can middle ear infections affect speech development?
In the short-term, “yes”. In the long-term, we’re not entirely sure – but probably not for otherwise healthy kids who...
How to treat speech sound disorders 2: The Complexity Approach – more bang for your buck?
The “complexity approach” for treating children with phonological speech disorders has a lot of peer-reviewed research evidence to support it....
Can I? Would you? If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…Why our kids need to learn to ask for things indirectly
If a toddler screams “Give!” or “Give me!”, most adults won’t blink an eye. But if a four-year-old does it,...
Real world things your child should know before starting school I: position words (prepositions), places, home address, and directions
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know...
Why are boys more at risk for reading problems like dyslexia than girls?
Peer-reviewed evidence tells us that: boys are 3-5 times more likely than girls to be referred to professionals for help...
Get out there! Being social and kind to others makes kids happier, better-liked, and less likely to be bullied
We all want our kids to be happy, well-behaved and well-liked by peers. But, sometimes – despite our best hopes...