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The complications that stem from a swallowing disorder in children can be great and very much include their oral health. Here, we explore the implications of a swallowing disorder and how to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

The relationship between empathy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex and has led to some detrimental assumptions. People with ASD can, and do, have empathy, but they may not express it in familiar ways.

Your child is learning to talk, but you quickly realize that the starts and stops in their speech signal a stutter, and you’re wondering why. Here, we take a look at some of the factors that contribute to this common issue.

If your child has problems with forming certain letter sounds or processing words, they may have a speech disorder that affects their ability to communicate effectively. Speech therapy can help them talk better.

If your child has a strong accent and can’t be well understood, a speech language pathologist can help. Learn all about accent reduction therapy here.

Your child has autism spectrum disorder and you want to do all that you can to ensure that they lead a happy life. A great first step is to provide them with the tools they need to communicate and socialize.

There are many issues that can develop on the heels of a traumatic brain injury, including problems with speech. Here, we take a look at some of those problems and how we can help re-establish communication.

When your child has a disorder that makes it difficult for them to interact with the world around them, creating safe groups in which to practice is important. Here’s a look at how such groups can help with autism spectrum disorder.

Choking, drooling, and vomiting — these are some of the signs of a swallowing disorder in children. Here, we review these symptoms, and more, to help you identify whether your child may need help.

Everyone has an accent when they speak, which can greatly influence how they communicate with others. If you find that your accent isn’t sending the right message, accent reduction can help.

Your child is in a play group, but while other toddlers are happily talking and playing with one another, yours sits alone. Is your child simply shy or might there be a developmental issue? Knowing the difference is important.

Your child is learning to speak and you’re thrilled, but you notice that the words aren’t coming out quite right. If you suspect your child may have a stutter, early intervention can make all the difference.

Apraxia of speech is a relatively rare disorder that affects how you can communicate verbally. There are two types of apraxia of speech, and we take a look at how each develops and what we can do to help.

Autism spectrum disorder is just that, a spectrum, which means symptoms can vary greatly from one child to the next. That said, there are some common signs of autism among children and we review 10 of them here.

Autism spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose under any circumstance given that kids can fall anywhere on a large spectrum. Making matters more complicated, it’s harder to identify in girls. Here’s why.

Your child is beginning to talk and the words are flowing, but sometimes not all that easily. While stuttering is fairly common — between 5% and 10% of children stutter at some point — you wonder whether the issue is permanent.

Before your child utters their first word, you’re already communicating quite a lot with one another. Still, you’re eager for them to start forming their first “real” words, but they’re late in coming. Should you be worried?

You’ve noticed that your child isn’t as verbal as their peers. Or you find it difficult to understand them. Or other people do. Is this a normal stage, or does your child need speech therapy?

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