Making Communication Connections
What is speech and language?
Speech is how we produce sounds and words, including articulation, voice, and fluency.
Language is how we communicate ideas and feelings using words, gestures, or written symbols.
Is My Child’s Speech and Language Development on Track?
Speech and language milestones can give a helpful guide, but every child develops in their own unique way. Click here to view general developmental milestones.
If something feels off or you’re simply unsure, we’d love to help. Please reach out to Chatterbox Speech Therapy — no question is too small, and you’re not alone.
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Chatterbox Speech Therapy offers the use of revolutionary tools to remediate articulation errors in less time!
Articulation Support with Speech Buddies®
Articulation can be challenging, especially for sounds like /r/, where tongue placement is hidden from view. Children must rely on hearing and tactile feedback to match the correct sound, which can take many repetitions and lead to frustration.
Computer-based animation can help, but some children still struggle to feel the correct placement. That’s where Speech Buddies® come in.
“Speech Buddies® are a simple, yet revolutionary set of tools that teach correct tongue positioning for the five most difficult sounds.”
— Speech Buddies®
Hearing
Right from Birth: Hearing & Speech
Healthy hearing is essential for speech and language development. Allergies and frequent ear infections can affect hearing and may impact communication skills.
The Speech Banana shows where common speech sounds fall on an audiogram. If a child has trouble hearing sounds within this range, they may be at risk for articulation, spelling, or reading challenges and may struggle to understand speech in conversations or at school.
Links
asha.org
American Speech and Language Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. ASHA provides a wealth of information on a variety of speech and language topics.
Autism NOW is a dynamic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Zero-to-three provides information and outreach in support of families with infants to three years. A robust website which spotlights infant development, learning, child welfare, nutrition, policy, events...just to name a few.
apraxia-kids.org
Apraxia-Kids is the largest and most comprehensive website for information on childhood apraxia of speech. It is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists.
ndss.org
The National Down Syndrome Society is a national advocate site with a wealth of information about this genetic disorder. It contains additional links to resources and support for families touched by Down Syndrome.
stutteringhelp.org
The Stuttering Foundation provides free online resources, services, and support to those who stutter, and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
Understood.org is a free, nonprofit website that provides practical information, tools, and support for people with learning and attention differences - and the families and educators who support them.
