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If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children but is relatively unknown.
Affecting more than seven per cent of children, DLD is 20 times more common than autism.
How to tell if your child has a speech or language impairment
If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
Babies are born communicating. Their cries and coos speak volumes. However, much-anticipated first words do not appear until 12 months later. By 18 months, the average child says about 50 words. By the time a child is ready to start school, their vocabulary will be an estimated 2,300 to 4,700 words.
SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools
If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder
SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools
The official statement acknowledges that the principles of evidence-based practice inform effective, high-quality speech-language pathology services in schools for students with speech, language and literacy challenges.
Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities
Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities
SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools
This data provides a snapshot of the experiences of parents who reported having children aged 0 to 14 years with cognitive, behavioural, or emotional disabilities during the early response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders
Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities
Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders
Supporting Children With Speech Sound Disorders During COVID-19 Restrictions: Technological Solutions.
Language development: 5-8 years
Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities
Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders
Language development at 5-8 years sees children learning more and longer words. They can make more complex sentences and are better at pronouncing words too.
Your Child's Health Post-Pandemic
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
While children have been resilient in terms of COVID-19, experts warn of mental, physical, and developmental problems that could arise from delays and isolation caused by COVID-19.
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
Speech-language pathologists can provide parents with useful tools in five strategy categories. These tools can then be incorporated into everyday routines.
Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs
Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy
Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs
A group that works with students with special needs is concerned that changes to the government's funding formula could impact the quality of the supports they provide.
CBE Lays off S-LP Therapists
CBE Lays off S-LP Therapists
Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs
The Calgary Board of Education has issued layoff notices to speech language pathologists and speech language assistants. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on concerns being raised by therapists and education advocates.