Major symptoms in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or autism for short, are problems with proper speech and proper language. Children with autism face different levels of speech and language impairments, which depends on the severity of the autism on the spectrum. Language impairment is defined as a disorder in one or more…
In a recent parent–teacher conference, maybe the teacher expressed concern that your child could have a problem with certain speech or language skills. Or perhaps while talking to your child, you noticed an occasional stutter. Could your child have a problem? And if so, what should you do about it? It’s wise to intervene quickly.…
Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs), speech pathologist, speech teacher; known by many names, people refer to these specialists most often as speech therapists. They work with children with a variety of delays and disorders spanning from mild articulation delays to more complex disorders, such as autism, down syndrome, hearing impairment, motor speech disorders, and other developmental delays.…
