Katie is a great therapist. She’s so friendly, patient, and fun. My daughter couldn’t wait to go to see her every week. What’s most important is, Katie really knew how to make help my daughter speak in a much clearer way. My daughter had called me “Vov” instead of “Mom” for years, but it only took Katie a month to help her say “mom”. She’s just miraculous! Our whole family is grateful for Katie’s help. We are so lucky to have her.
–Daisy L.
Children and toddlers communicate in many ways and each individual child is unique. Some children won’t stop talking, others on the quiet side, and many children have difficulty communicating their wants and needs. Since every child is unique, it can be difficult to tell when your child would benefit from speech therapy.
Uneasy feelings and emotions can accompany the thought of starting speech therapy. Some parents can be apprehensive and skeptical about speech therapy. Many think their child will grow out of it and decide to take the “wait and see” approach. In reality, speech therapy is a wonderful resource. Going to a speech therapist doesn’t mean something is “wrong.” It’s just a way to help your child develop one of their most important tools—their ability to communicate and to express themselves.
Never had a parent tell us they regretted starting therapy too early, but many have shared sadness and guilt at not starting sooner.
Often people are surprised to learn that children can show signs as early as three months old that indicates they may benefit from seeing a speech therapist. Speech therapists help with much more than just speech. They help children communicate and can help with all
aspects of communication, including non-verbal communication.
If you are still unsure about your child’s speech needs, please call us today or go to “Know the Signs” for more information.
