Speech and Language Topics

Early intervention Speech Therapy information

information on language development disorders

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions for Pediatric Speech Therapy

Information on AAC and Sign Language for Speech Therapy

Information on early literacy development and phonological awareness in kids

Speech Therapy Information for Parents

Information and resources to help parents with concerns that their child isn’t learning to talk.

Learn more about speech and language communication disorders.
Follow your child’s growth with a free developmental milestones checklist

Early Intervention

What is Early Intervention? Does my child need speech therapy? Information on how speech services can help your child learn to talk.

Learn more about late talkers, speech delays, and communication disorders.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

My child has an AAC device, now what? Discover fun and engaging books and activities for using their talker.

AAC books
AAC picture cards
AAC boards and activities

Sign Language

Teaching your child some sign language basics can help them be better communicators

What signs should I teach?
Reducing frustrations by teaching sign language

Speech

Articulation

Phonology & Phonological Processes

Phonological processes are language-based rather than motor-based speech errors. Read more for commonly asked questions.

What are phonological processes and how do they impact my child’s speech?
What can I do to help my child at home?

Language

Understanding language development in children is important for their social and academic growth. Click the link for a variety of resources and activity ideas.

Download a free developmental milestones checklist.
Learn about language developmental disorders.
Discover books, toys, and games to improve language skills.

Vocabulary

Looking for vocabulary lists? Do you want to know the vocabulary of a two-year-old? I’ve answered these questions and more.

Learn when do babies say their first words?
Common first words for toddlers.
How to use pictures to build vocabulary.
Fun online vocabulary games.

Grammar (morphology and syntax)

From simple syllables to complex sentences, learn the grammar basics.

What is morphology?
What does syntax mean?
How to help teach your child verb tenses.
Understand the Mean Length of Utterance and how to increase it.

Social Communication (pragmatics)

Many children have difficulty learning rules for social communication. Check out these resources on building social skills.

Learn about pragmatics in language.
Early games to improve social communication

Literacy

It’s never too young to start building literacy skills. Find out how.

Activities for early literacy development
What is phonological awareness

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions from “Does my child need speech?” to “How do I print that?”