06/13/2022
💬All children outgrow their speech or language delay
It’s true that every child is different and every child develops on their own timeline. However, while about 70-80% of children who are “late bloomers” will eventually catch up to their peers once they enter school, what about the 20-30% of children that don’t? Delays in speech and language abilities may indicate a larger cognitive or developmental issue that has not yet been diagnosed.
💬Learning two languages at once causes speech delay
Here’s the simple truth: raising your child in a bilingual household, or teaching them more than one language at once, does not cause a speech or language delay. Research continues to dismiss any myth that bilingual children have a greater chance of being speech delayed.
💬Teaching a baby sign language will stunt their language growth
Remember, before children say their first words, they use other forms of nonverbal communication to express their thoughts: crying, pointing, gesturing, etc. Teaching simple signs and gestures enables your little one to express their wants and needs more easily than putting together the motor planning required for words
💬Speech therapy is more effective in person
Speech therapy and early intervention are most effective when parents and caregivers are actively involved in their child’s progress. Teletherapy eliminates travel times; provides quality care and instruction in a child’s home, where they feel most comfortable; and allows families to more easily participate in sessions at a time that's convenient for their schedule
