Language Difference or Language Disorder?
I’ve always been envious of those who can speak more than one language. As a native, monolingual English speaker, I often wish that learning a second language had been impressed upon me as a child. Feel free to skip this ridiculous...
5 Signs of Mild Hearing Impairment
Do you ever wonder if your child is hearing you correctly? It can be difficult to tease out if your child has trouble understanding what you are saying versus a hearing impairment versus articulation difficulties. However, there are a few things that you can do at...
What’s In Your Lexicon?
Perhaps you’ve heard the word tossed out and wondered: What is a lexicon? In essence, a lexicon is an individual’s dictionary. It is all of the words that you know presently. No two lexicons are identical, or at least the odds of that happening are...
Giving Your Toddler Space
(That means Shh…No Talking) Our lives are filled with constant noise – chatter, background music, television, radio, pets angling for attention, phones ringing, and so on. In addition, we live in a world with instant feedback. If we don’t know an...
Alright, baby, let’s talk…
Table of ContentsWhen will my baby talk?What is baby doing?Let’s Water the Sponge! This is one of the most exciting milestones for parents – hearing their child say his or her first words! It is an exciting and momentous occasion to look forward to. Your...About the Author
Tara Dogero, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist turned stay-at-home-mom to two young boys. She is passionate about empowering parents and educators to have the tools to teach children language skills. Read more about Tara
