When parents think about helping their child learn to talk, they often imagine flashcards, educational toys, or structured lessons. While those tools can certainly have a place, one of the most powerful ways to support your child's speech and language development is...
Raising a child can be challenging. When your child has developmental delays or needs therapy, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. For Spanish-speaking families, language can add another challenge. Parents may need help understanding therapy...
When most people think about how children learn to talk, they imagine a child starting with single words like "mama," "ball," or "more" and then gradually combining those words into longer phrases and sentences. For some children, however, language develops...
From the moment your child starts babbling, pointing, or showing you their favorite toy, they’re communicating. For babies and toddlers, play IS language—and the way we talk, respond, and join in their play has a huge impact on how their speech and communication...
At PedsTeam Pediatric Therapy in Southaven, MS, we love helping children discover the joy of communication — and one of the best tools for language growth is something simple you probably already have at home: books. Reading with your child — no matter their age or...
As parents, one of the most exciting milestones is hearing your child’s first words. From “mama” and “dada” to full sentences, speech and language development is a journey. But many parents find themselves asking: When should my child talk? At PedsTeam in Southaven,...
At PedsTeam, our speech, occupational, and physical therapists work with children from birth to 21, and we’ve seen firsthand how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps children find their voice, reduce frustration, and even strengthen their spoken...
What is the ASHA ACE Award and Why Does It Matter? The ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award) is a national recognition presented by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to professionals who demonstrate a deep commitment to ongoing...