Category Archives: Language Disorders

Is My Child On Track? FAQs about speech and language delays

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

As exciting as a child’s language development is, it can also be a source of stress for a lot of parents. Should my child be talking already? Are they using enough words? Could something be wrong? While there is no … Continue reading →

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Could Your Child’s Social Language Be Impaired?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

When we think about how well someone communicates, we usually think about whether their speech is clear and understandable, and whether they can use language to express themselves. However, a person can have crystal clear speech and a great vocabulary … Continue reading →

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Selective Mutism and the Bilingual Child

Posted on November 6, 2014 by

Many children go through a period of shyness, where they’re reluctant to speak to strangers or contribute in class. However, for some children, this reluctance to talk goes beyond typical shyness and becomes a communication disorder: selective mutism.

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October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

Have you heard of Rett Syndrome? Rett Syndrome is a rare developmental disorder, often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy, or non-specified developmental disorder. To help raise public awareness of this disorder, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation has designated October as … Continue reading →

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Brain Injury Awareness Month: How Speech-Language Therapy Can Help!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness month? In support of this public awareness campaign, we at Speech Associates of NY are running a series of blogs on how traumatic brain injuries and how speech-language therapy can help … Continue reading →

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Childhood Language Delays: How Speech-Language Therapy Can Help

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

As exciting as a child’s language development is, it can also be a source of stress for a lot of parents. Should my child be talking already? Are they using enough words? Could something be wrong? Last week, we discussed … Continue reading →

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Childhood Language Delays

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Over the past two weeks, we’ve discussed some communication milestones that are common across children as they develop speech language skills. If you’ve noticed that your child is not developing language at a typical pace, you may have some questions … Continue reading →

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What Makes Speech Associates of NY Stand Out from the Crowd?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

If you or a loved one is has a disorder which causes difficulty with speech, language or swallowing, finding the right professional to help with your communication needs can be a challenge. Here at Speech Associates of New York, our … Continue reading →

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How Can a Speech-Language Pathologist Help You?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

Many people only think of speech-language pathologists as working with people who have speech impediments like a lisp or stutter. However, speech-language pathologists are highly trained specialists with the ability to help remediate a wide range of issues that affect … Continue reading →

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How a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help Your Child Succeed in School

Posted on December 12, 2013 by

Communication disorders can have a significant impact on academic success. Last week we discussed some of the different ways that speech and language disorders can affect children’s performance in school. Speech-language therapy can help a child overcome the obstacles that … Continue reading →

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