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Bilingualism and Speech Therapy

Pediatricians notice first You asked around for a good pediatrician, and several of your friends recommended the same person. Within minutes of visiting her you quickly see why. She easily answers all of your questions and concerns when it comes to your three-year-old. At the same time she’s also warm and caring, and your daughter and the pediatrician become fast friends. And to top it all off, she speaks your native tongue! It’s now time for her annual checkup. Physically everything looks good.  The pediatrician starts talking to your daughter in your native language, and suddenly she has this curious look on her face.  She continues to ask your daughter questions, but this time with a thoughtful and very focused expression.  When their conversation is over, she says something you never would have expected in a million years: “I think your child needs to see a speech and language pathologist for an evaluation.” She must … Keep Reading…

Can Speech Therapists Help my Child with Reading?

Reading Difficulties Maybe you took to reading like a fish in water.  It was so easy to jump from The Cat in the Hat, to Beezus and Ramona, and then Where The Red Fern Grows.  So when your wonderful child is struggling to read, it’s worrisome for you.  And it’s not as if you haven’t tried diligently to teach her. In fact you’ve spent hours, daily, side by side, doing your best to teach her to read.  And it doesn’t seem to be working. Luckily, you’re not too proud to ask for help.  You’ll do anything to help your child make progress no matter the situation.  So what should you do?   Reading Foundation First, let’s talk about how you acquire the skill of reading.  Reading requires foundational skills. The earliest skill to be developed is listening to and understanding language.  Learning how to read literally starts from birth, when you start listening to your parents … Keep Reading…