Children who have a language disorder have trouble understanding language and communicating. There are two kinds of language disorders: receptive and expressive.

What are communication disorders in children? A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. They may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The …

It’s important to know that learning more than one language does not cause language disorders in children. But a child with language disorder will have the same problems in all languages.

One of the most common myths we encounter as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) is the idea that bilingualism causes language delays or confusion. In truth, being bilingual is not a …

A speech sound disorder means that a child has trouble saying certain sounds and words past the expected age. This can make it hard to understand what a child is trying to say. Read on to …

How is a fluency disorder diagnosed? Experts feel it's important to assess and address speech disorders early. Children who struggle with speech can find school and community activities …

A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. He or she may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The child may also struggle with word choice, word …

Some children have additional problems, like shyness, developmental delay, or language problems. A pediatrician, speech-language pathologist, and a psychologist may work together …

Childhood apraxia of speech is a type of speech disorder. It is present from birth. A child with this condition has problems making sounds correctly and consistently.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric acute care/trauma and acquired speech-language and cognitive function disorders, motor speech disorders, feeding/swallowing disorders