A Scene That Happens Every Week in a Speech Clinic A parent walks into the clinic holding the hand of their two-year-old or three-year-old. The child is curious. Maybe a little shy. Maybe already exploring the toys in the room. When I ask what brings them in today, the response is often familiar: "My child isn’t talking as much as other kids. He says a few words, but not full sentences. Our pediatrician suggested a speech evaluation." The session begins. It looks like play wi

When a child begins to speak, every word is an experiment in sound and meaning. They begin to access language, shaping ideas into words long before their speech system can produce them with adult precision. Early mispronunciations like “wabbit” for rabbit or “tat” for cat are common and developmentally appropriate. But speech development does not always follow the typical trajectory. When sound errors persist beyond expected ages or follow identifiable patterns, we enter the

"Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Understanding and Supporting Your Child" Developmental language disorders (DLD) are a pressing issue for many families. These disorders can affect a child's ability to communicate, leading to struggles in social interactions and academic success. In fact, children with DLD often face significant hurdles in their daily lives. In this post, we’ll break down what DLD is, its prevalence, common myths, how it differs from similar disorders,