Communication disorders are an impairment that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Communication disorders cause problems with speech, language, and/or hearing and may range in severity from mild to profound. These disorders can be developmental or acquired.

Early Intervention, Parent Resources, Communication DisordersJennifer PriceDecember 13, 2022In Home Speech Solutions

Warnings Signs That Your Child May Have a Communication Disorders

There are warning signs that that can signal a potential communication disorder. Even if you are still unsure if your child is at risk, having your child receive a free screening can help give you peace of mind. Early intervention for speech-language therapy can begin as soon as 18 months and can improve your child’s future communication skills to give them more confidence when speaking.

Parent Resources, Communication DisordersJennifer PriceDecember 6, 2022In Home Speech Solutionsauditory processing disorder, speech therapy, speech language therapy, speech activties, language therapy, language milestones, language activities, autism awareness, fluency disorder, activties for kids, language delay, language development

Teletherapy Speech-Language Services in Florida

In Home Speech Solutions is now offering teletherapy speech language services for children across Texas as an option for parents who prefer it to in-person services. Teletherapy is beneficial to many families, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is critical that children continue to get the help they need, and not have services put on hold indefinitely during the pandemic.

Thanksgiving Speech and Language Activities

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to use this fun holiday to work on speech and language! Use the ideas below to incorporate speech and language skills into Thanksgiving activities.

Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Communication Development for Elementary- Aged Children

Tips to Encourage a Child’s Communication Development for Elementary-Age Children:

Have your child retell stories and talk about their day.
Talk with your child about what you do during the day. Give them directions to follow.
Talk about how things are the same and how things are different.
Give your child chances to write.
Read every day. Find books or magazines that interest your child.

In-Home Speech Solutions provides free speech and language screenings for families who are concerned about their child’s speech-language development. For more information on our free screenings, please call 913-735-5312 or visit www.speechkc.com. Additionally, feel free to contact In-Home Speech Solutions if you have questions or concerns or if there’s anything we can help with.

Parent Resources, Communication DisordersJennifer PriceSeptember 13, 2022In Home Speech Solutionsspecial education, Speech Language Delay, speech activties, language development, literacy, language delay, language milestones, Early Intervention, Early Childhood, articulation therapy, Speech Language Disorder

Know The Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by deficits in social communication and social interactions and by restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior.

Early Intervention, Communication DisordersJennifer PriceAugust 16, 2022In Home Speech SolutionsEarly Intervention, In-home Speech Therapy, Speech Language Disorder, denverspeachtherapy, autism, speech therapy for toddlers, denver speech therapy, autism awareness, teletherapy speech

9 Activities to Promote Speech and Language Development in Toddlers

As your toddler’s speech and language skills develop there are activities that you can do at home to that can help enhance your child’s speech and language skills.

Early Intervention, Speech Language Activties, Communication Disorders, Parent ResourcesJennifer PriceAugust 2, 2022In Home Speech SolutionsEarly Intervention, Early Childhood, Speech Language Delay, Speech Language Disorder, In-home Speech Therapy, denverspeachtherapy, language development, language milestones, expressive language, receptive language, autism awareness

Early Signs of A Speech Language Disorder

Are you worried because your child hasn’t started talking yet? Or that your child can not always pronounce certain sounds in words? Whatever your concern, early intervention for speech and language concerns can improve your child’s future communication skills and give him or her more confidence when speaking.

Communication Disorders, Autism, Early Intervention, Parent Resources, Speech Language TherapyJennifer PriceJuly 26, 2022In Home Speech SolutiosnEarly Childhood, Early Intervention, expressive language, receptive language, speech theapy for toddlers, Speech Language Delay

Signs of Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), refers to a child’s ability to manage what he or she hears. APD makes it difficult for the individual to process and use auditory information. Many of the symptoms of APD overlap with ADHD as well as learning and language disorders. APD can negatively impact a child’s ability to interact with people, learn, and concentrate.

It is important to use a multidisciplinary approach to fully understand the cluster of problems associated with APD. This being said only an audiologist can make the diagnosis of APD.

Communication Disorders, Early Intervention, Parent ResourcesJennifer PriceJuly 19, 2022In Home Speech Solutionslanguage delay, auditory processing disorder, Speech Language Disorder, language development, In-home Speech Therapy, speech language therapy, special education, speech language therapy denver, denver speech language therapy

What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the field of speech-language pathology known to the community. This is our fourth post in our Better Hearing and Speech month series. In this post we will be answering a common question, “What is a speech-language pathologist?”

Parent Resources, Communication Disorders, Early InterventionJennifer PriceMay 31, 2022In Home Speech Solutionslanguage activities, language development, Early Intervention, speech therapy, Speech Language Delay, speech language therapy, speech theapy for toddlers, expressive language, at home speech therapy, receptivelanguage, Early Childhood, auditory processing disorder, tampa florida

Ways to Encourage a Child’s Communication Development

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to make the community aware ways to help encourage communication development in children. As your child’s speech and language skills develop there are activities and tips that you can do at home to enhance your child’s speech and language skills.