What I think about when I meet a child who can’t read
Too many students have significant reading comprehension problems. When working with a struggling reader, you need an evidence-based plan. But, before you can plan, you…
Dyslexia vs Developmental Language Disorder: same or different, and what do we need to know about their relationship?
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder. But so is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Are they the same thing? Tricky question – and one that comes up a…
Banter Evidence Snapshot: Developmental Language Disorder and ADHD – 10 things to know
To read our full article, check out: “She doesn’t really have a language problem. She just wasn’t paying attention to your tests.” FAQ: ADHD and…
“I’m concerned about my child’s language”: 6 1/2 questions speech pathologists should ask before assessing your child (2022 update)
I ask families lots of questions before I assess a child with suspected communication challenges. My pre-assessment questionnaire is long and I know it takes…
Your right to know: long-term social effects of language disorders
We speech pathologists need to talk more about some of the long-term, negative effects of developmental language disorders. We need to explain why getting help…