Advice for parents
Longer answers to the questions we hear most often at the clinic. Written for parents, without unnecessary terminology.
My child is 2 and does not speak. When should we worry?
4 min read
The question we are asked most often. What is expected at two, what counts as normal variation, and when an assessment should not wait.
When should a child see a speech therapist?
4 min read
A practical list of signs, grouped by area - speech, understanding, social communication, reading and writing.
Speech delay, or just a later developer?
4 min read
Where the line falls between a child who simply speaks later and a difficulty that needs intervention.
How can parents support language development at home?
5 min read
Small changes to everyday conversation that make a real difference - and one common mistake.
At what age should the R sound be pronounced?
3 min read
R and RR are among the last sounds a child acquires. When it is still expected, and when it needs work.
What is stuttering in children?
4 min read
How transient repetition is told apart from stuttering that needs treatment, and how the family should respond.
Early signs of communication difficulties
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Before the first word there are foundations that can be observed. What to look for in the first and second year.
How long does speech therapy last?
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Why there is no single answer, what determines the duration, and what progress realistically looks like.
Does too much screen time affect language development?
4 min read
What is known, what is not, and why screen time is not a sufficient explanation for a speech delay.
What happens during a speech and language assessment?
3 min read
Step by step, what to expect at the first appointment - and what to bring with you.
The first step is a conversation.
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