All Entries Tagged With: "Autism"
Signs of Autism in Toddlers
Nothing evokes fear in a parent like thinking their baby may have autism.
Many people assume, incorrectly of course, that because a child isn’t talking by age 2 or 3, he or she must be autistic.
Let me reassure you, there are many reasons for late talking or speech-language delays in toddlers, and autism is just one of them.
Late talking, when there’s [...]
“Red Flags” That Warrant a Referral for Early Intervention or Preschool Therapy Services
I get so many questions from parents who want to know if their child should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist or other professional. On my October 23 show “Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate” we discussed “red flags” that we note in toddlers and preschoolers that warrant a referral to an early [...]
Teaching Toddlers to Use the Words They Know to Change Their Worlds
“How many words can your baby say?” To the parent of a late talker, this seemingly innocent question is the most hurtful thing anyone could ask. New parents are often on a quest to see whose baby ”knows” the most.
Many times expressive language is equated with intelligence. As a parent of a late talker, you likely know that this is not true since many children [...]
Ditch the Bells, Whistles, Flashing Lights, DVDs, & ABCs! Choosing Toys for Babies and Toddlers
As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I am constantly on a quest for new toys to “WOW” my little friends and keep them engaged in play. My grown-up friends spend their free time getting manicures, shopping for clothes in quaint boutiques, or scouring antique malls for deals to furnish and accessorize their fabulous homes. Not me. I spend most of [...]
Facilitating Words - Moving Beyond Grunting and Pointing
The following is an excerpt from an e-mail I received from our “Ask the SLP” post.
“My son is 18 months old and understands everything we say to him, but he is not talking with words yet. He mostly looks at us, will point to what he wants, and grunts. Is there anything we can do at home to help him learn to say words?” -From Claire in [...]
