The need for speech therapy depends on many factors. Speech and language problems are not uncommon in children. Kids progress and develop at different rates. Because of this, it may be easy for a parent or pediatrician to overlook atypical communication development and the need for speech therapy. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) are specialists in this
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The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. -National Commission on Reading, 1985 Reading with your child is a brain-building activity and should undoubtedly become routine in your child\’s life. At just a few months of age,
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Atlanta Speech Therapy is not affiliated with the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver Medicaid Team and cannot answer questions regarding the application process. Please see STEP 2 below. The Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver in Georgia permits the state to ignore the family’s income for certain children considered disabled. It provides benefits to children, 18 years
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A new, nationwide effort to educate the public about communication disorders was recently launched by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)—a professional association of which I am a member. Called Identify the Signs, this campaign aims to help people recognize the early warning signs of communication disorders. This topic couldn’t be timelier—or more important. An estimated
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When trying to help your child to actively participate in communication, there has to be a need, an opportunity, and a reward for his or her efforts. Communicative Temptations are a way to make sure that these three things happen. One of the most important things that we can do to assist in a child’s
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As a parent, realizing that your child may not be meeting developmental milestones can be a difficult moment. Deciding on the next steps can be even more challenging, and it can feel overwhelming. Early intervention should always be a priority, but it’s important to consider who and when you enlist for services, as this can
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