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When your little one gets frustrated because they’re struggling to speak clearly or aren’t always understood, well-meaning friends and relatives might reassure you that it’s just a phase or that your child will grow out of it. Some may even suggest waiting until they reach school age before talking to

Does your child know what they want to say but have a hard time getting the words out? Do they struggle to form certain sounds or seem to work extra hard just to be understood? Communication difficulties are common as children develop speech, and every child progresses at their own

Does your child breathe through their mouth instead of their nose? Do they have difficulty forming certain sounds clearly, complain that their jaw hurts, or have problems swallowing? These can be signs of an orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD), a condition that affects how the muscles of the mouth, face, and

How Technology Brings Speech Therapy to You Accessing high-quality speech therapy services no longer requires traveling to a clinic. With today’s secure online platforms, our speech-language pathologists at Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services (PASTS) can bring effective therapy sessions directly into your home. As speech-language pathologists, one of the most

When I started as an SLP back in the 90s, the pendulum had swung to the opposite side of the reading education spectrum…again. The sight word “Look-Say” of my parents’ Dick and Jane era was coming back as a component of “Whole Language,” and the phonics learning of my 70s early education was going out of fashion.

I like to watch the credits. I’m the person at the movie theater sitting there still immersed in the “outro” music that transitions you back into reality while reflecting on what was just experienced. I like taking the time to reflect on the hundreds of people who put their expertise and energy into the production.

As a Speech-Language Pathologists, we see firsthand the incredible impact literacy has on a child’s communication and overall development. Celebrating Literacy Month as a family is a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading, strengthen language skills, and build meaningful connections through storytelling.

We understand that many families are getting in their last summer vacations and trips before the new school years starts. Traveling with children, especially those who are receiving speech and language services, can present unique challenges and opportunities for growth.

I want to have a conversation with you. Not in the “We need to talk because something is wrong” way. Rather, in the “I have an idea in my head, and I’d like to share it with you” way.

I don’t know what it is like to have my gender identity not align with what my body was assigned at birth. I know that I am a cisgender woman.