22/04/2026
Good read! Sometimes speech delays aren’t just about speech. Difficulties with self-regulation, sensory processing, and postural stability can make it hard for children to attend, engage, and communicate 🥹
This is why some children benefit from occupational therapy first — building the foundation before developing speech and language 😉
By Esther Han, OTR/L Oftentimes, children who are referred for speech-language therapy also face challenges within their overall development. These challenges can, in turn, impact their communication skills, which is why some children should attend occupational therapy sessions before speech-languag...
