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The Importance of Pointing
Why is Pointing so Important? 1. It Makes Us Look What They’re Pointing At When a toddler points at something it is your first reaction to look at what they are..
Selective Mutism
What is selective Mutism? This is a disorder in which children completely avoid speaking in certain situations (e.g. school). What are the Signs & Symptoms of Selective Mutism? The..
Top 10 Toys for Eliciting Speech and Language in Children
With all the snow and cold weather upon us in the start of February, I thought it would be a good idea to post some toys that are useful in..
Echolalia
What is Echolalia? Echolalia, if you aren’t familiar with the term, is when an individual repeats what he/she has heard. It is often associated with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). There are..
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
What are the benefits of breastfeeding as compared to bottle-feeding? Studies are mixed on whether breastfeeding can give your baby a true advantage (when compared with bottle-feeding) in developing speech..