Are you waiting to get help for a speech problem?
#speechdelay #speechdevelopment #speechtherapy How long should parents wait to get help for a child who is not talking? I have heard all...
Changes for the yellow brick road: the new developmental milestone chart.
#speechdevelopment #speechtherapy #languagedevelopment #developmentalmilestones I am a nationally certified speech pathologist and I...
What do screens mean for your child's speech and language development?
 Many of the research studies reveal that screen use is generally negative for speech development.Â
Will everything be alright?
No parent wants a child to suffer. Not being able to talk is one of the first struggles that a child with speech delay experiences.
See Your Child.
Why? There are many reasons, far too many to list. The saying, "A child should be seen and not heard" has always been troubling to me. I...
Is COVID gatekeeping your healing? First Thoughts
I have been privileged to help people who have problems with communication and swallowing for almost twenty years. When a person has...
The gift of Play
My son almost forgot to make his Christmas list! This year has been CRAZY! The last thing that I was thinking about was reminding my son...
3 Reasons why reading and learning is difficult for some children
Let’s face it. Reading well is one of the first academic milestones. In fact 1 in 6 children who are not reading proficiently by the...
Back to Language
Happy Back to School! Tiptop Speech wishes you and your children a wonderful year. For moms and dads sending young children to pre-k,...
Advice?
Many times I have spoken to parents who have expressed concern about the development of a child’s speech and language. Some parents...
