When I drove the car with my son in the back seat, he usually snacked on cookies or chips. I had given him a snack […]
Now She’s Chatty, and We Couldn’t Be Happier
“When our daughter was two, we struggled with the choice to bring in Early Intervention and start Speech therapy. Well-meaning family and friends chalk it […]
She Couldn’t Tell Me She Was Thirsty
“I remember driving home with my daughter once, before she could talk. It was dark out. She started wailing while we were on the highway. […]
I Wished I Could Know What She Really Wanted
“I remember taking my daughter to a diner when she was young. I decided she could have her own plate instead of just sharing with […]
Most Grateful for the Simple Things
“When we started our journey in private speech therapy 4 years ago we were not sure if our daughter would ever be able to communicate […]
No Way to Tell Us it Was Spoiled Milk
“I remember how hard it was. When my daughter was very little, she didn’t really eat breakfast one morning. She didn’t seem sick, so we […]
Patience, Practice, and Therapy
“Max never really babbled as an infant, and it was a couple of years before he started approximating a very limited vocabulary — simple words […]
“I Love You Too” – Speech Story
“From day one my son was a happy, loving and caring person. He always loved to cuddle and snuggle and still does to this day. […]
Communication for All – The Theme for 2018 Better Speech and Hearing Month
“Communication for All” is the theme for this year’s “Better Speech and Hearing Month”. At first glace, the theme seems simple. However, after consideration, I […]