This is a question many parents have pondered and wrestled with once they come to the full realization that their child is beginning to stutter. First, what you don’t need to do is panic. Do not, please do not tell your child to take a breath or slow down. 98% of my clients tell me […]
As parents, you have the greatest impact on your child’s speech and language development. I would like to address three of my favorite daily routines for targeting language goals within the home environment. We will talk about how to target specific vocabulary during bath time, mealtime, and bedtime. Let’s start by talking about bath time. […]
“Play” is a child’s work. Development of play skills is an essential component of early child development. Play acts as a window which allows us to examine all aspects of a child’s development including their physical, cognitive, speech and language and social-emotional functioning. It is through play that children learn about objects, people and the […]
Does your child struggle to read? Does he confuse letters and sounds or seem to know them one day and forget them the next? While learning to read and write comes naturally to many children, some need specific, direct instruction in order to gain these skills. This instruction can be provided as a supplement to […]
When a parent has concerns about their child’s development, behavior, or academic progress, they often don’t know where to turn. Child’sPlay Therapy Center, conveniently located in Hoover, provides a variety of therapeutic and academic services to children age birth through teens, who may be struggling in a variety of areas. At Child’sPlay, you will find […]
