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Has Your Toddler Reached the Right Developmental Milestones?

January 6, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Child Behaviour, Child Health & Development, Critical Skills, Developmental Milestones, Early Years, Language Development, Neurodevelopment Assessments, Paediatrician

Takeaway: Toddlers (age 1-2) have usually learned a specific set of physical, thinking, language, and social skills. And the critical skills in these categories are called developmental milestones. Many toddlers reach these milestones slightly late, but if your child is significantly delayed, it’s worth contacting a specialist. Read More

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Why Your Child May Be Struggling to Communicate

July 4, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Communication Difficulties, DLD, Early Intervention, Enhance Communication Skills, Language Deficits, Language Development, Poor Attention, Speaking and Listening, Speech Therapist

Takeaway: Many children have trouble learning how to speak and communicate fluently. But for most, this is a phase they outgrow. With DLD, a child’s brain develops differently, making it harder for her to learn and use language, through school and into adulthood. Thankfully, though, there are tools and techniques you can use to help your child adapt. Read More

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Has Your Toddler Reached the Right Developmental Milestones?

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Why Your Child May Be Struggling to Communicate