Speech, language, and play — explained for parents
Plain-English guides from our speech-language pathologists on milestones, therapy approaches, and what to do when you've noticed something.
Toddlers & late talkers
How Many Words Should My Toddler Know?
Vocabulary milestones from 12 to 36 months, why "late talker" doesn't mean "wait and see," and the signs that a smaller word count is worth a phone call.
Chrissy Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP·8 min read
Stuttering
Speech Therapy for Stuttering: Techniques, Age-Specific Care, and the Path Forward
Fluency shaping, stuttering modification, early warning signs, and what therapy looks like for preschoolers through adults.
Chrissy Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP·14 min read
Toddlers & behavior
Online Behavioral Therapy for Toddlers: Does It Work?
What virtual parent-coaching therapy involves, what the research shows, and when a speech evaluation should come first.
Chrissy Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP·9 min readWhat Is Gestalt Language Processing?
Why some kids learn language in chunks and scripts — and how therapy meets them there.
10 Everyday Routines That Build Language at Home
Bath, snack, bedtime — simple ways to turn daily moments into speech practice.
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