A child’s first word and first step are expected around their first birthday. However speech and language milestones are not hard rules. The truth is, some children develop faster or slower than others. A Speech Therapist can help you identify where your child is in terms of their developmental milestones. So, when should parents and […]
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How can reading help my child’s speech and language? Reading together is one of the most effective ways to support a child’s language development. Books expose children to new words, sentence patterns, and sounds. Shared reading also gives you natural opportunities to work on specific speech goals in a fun, low-pressure setting. Shared reading is
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Are you worried that your child has problems with reading, writing, and spelling? If so, you might find this information about language-based learning difficulties (LLDs) useful. The most widely-known LLD is Dyslexia, which is when one has difficulty with reading. Unlike other learning disabilities, LLDs are not caused by problems with vision, hearing, or an
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A guide for BC families: how to access free speech-language pathology services for children 0-5 through your regional health authority, plus what to do while you wait.
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Arbutus Speech Therapy’s COVID-19 Safety Plan ensures the wellbeing of its clients and speech therapists: At Arbutus Speech Therapy, we are encouraging teletherapy whenever possible, and when it’s appropriate for our clients. In-person services are considered on a case by case basis. Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses and
A practical guide for BC families covering the current four-step pathway from referral to funding, plus what you need to know about the major changes on the horizon. How do BC families access an autism diagnosis and funding? Most BC families move through four steps: getting a referral, obtaining an ASD diagnosis, applying for Autism
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