Why Some Kids Struggle

Helping Struggling Readers

Find top articles, including those especially for parents, that take a closer look at some of the underlying causes and contributing factors related to difficulty learning to read.  Learn more about risk factors, early identification, and what to do when you suspect a problem. 

 Check out the entire page dedicated to Helping Struggling Readers. 

How can you tell if your child has a speech or language impairment?

How can you tell if your child has a speech or language impairment? There is a lot of research available to help you answer that question. Keep reading to find out more..

https://theconversation.com/how-to-tell-if-your-child-has-a-speech-or-language-impairment-31768

Does your child have a speech disorder?

Does your child have a speech disorder? It's important to be aware of the early signs says Pascal Van Lieshout, U of T professor and chair of the Speech Language Pathology department.

http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2015/11/23/how-to-determine-if-your-child-has-a-speech-disorder.html

Great Read Alouds!

Not sure what to read to your kids?

Gain some insight from with the help of Reading Rockets.  Find great read aloud suggestions for babies to third graders, and make the most of reading time with your little ones!

Great Read Alouds for Kids: Babies to Grade 3

Reading Tips for Parents

Reading Begins before the First Day of School

Even before a child begins school, the success of a future reader gains its roots at home.

Check out these reading tips specifically for parents.

Help your Child Learn to Read!

Reading Rockets to the Rescue! 

Help your child learn to read using the endless resources from Reading Rockets.  

This site includes strategies, information, and a variety of resources including 

blogs, apps, shows and printables.  

Check out this fantastic site to find the strategies, lessons, and resources that fit your family! 

http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies

Eardrum Perfs and Language Spurt

Hearing and language development.  We know they are connected.
But to what degree? And with what impact? 

Read the first-hand experience of a mom and audiologist whose daughter stopped talking due to middle ear fluid.  The events lead her to believe there could be a greater connection between repeated/persistent middle ear fluid (otitis media) and language delay.

Find the article here in The ASHA Leader!

ABA 101

So you've heard of ABA, but you don't feel like you quite get it?  In a world of information-overload there is always an abundance of material to get lost in.  Leave it to The Autism Helper to break it down and explain the basics in ABA 101: What is ABA?

http://theautismhelper.com/aba-101-what-is-aba/

The Process of Articulation therapy

The process of articulation therapy is systematic and based on the the speech language pathologist's assessment of a child's speech. See how Heidi Hanks, SLP clearly outlines the process in her blog: http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?p=687. Heidi's blog also provides free worksheets for speech practice at home!