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FAQ: “Our family’s paediatrician thinks my child might have a ‘neurodevelopmental disorder’. What does that mean?”

The term “Neurodevelopmental disorders” (NDDs) was introduced as a category of disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is also…

Why enough sleep is essential for speech and language learning

“There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.”* Why enough sleep is essential for speech and language learning

When assessing and treating children and adults with communication disorders, speech pathologists need to ask more questions about sleep. Why? Sleep is critical for mental…