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Is Your Toddler Frustrated Because They Can’t Talk (Yet)?

Is Your Toddler Frustrated Because They Can’t Talk (Yet)?

Is your toddler frustrated because they can't talk (yet)? Late talkers often experience heightened frustration as they struggle to communicate their needs and ideas effectively. In this blog post, we explore why late talkers face more frustration in toddlerhood, how to recognize signs of communication frustration, and practical strategies to help your little one cope. Discover ways to decrease tantrums, provide compassionate support, introduce sign language, and model effective communication. If you're looking for ways to ease your late talker's frustration and nurture their language development, you're not alone. Learn how to navigate this challenging stage with understanding and patience.

Toddlers, Speech Therapywee talkersAugust 2, 2023Comment

Birth Order & Language Development: Do Younger Siblings Talk Later?

Birth Order & Language Development: Do Younger Siblings Talk Later?

If you’re worried about how birth order is affecting language development for your younger child, we’re here to put your mind at ease. Being a younger sibling does NOT cause a speech delay.

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersMay 22, 2023Comment

What To Expect: Toddler Speech & Language Assessment

What To Expect: Toddler Speech & Language Assessment

If you have a toddler who needs a speech and language assessment, you may feel nervous and unsure of what to expect. Our post will give you a roadmap of the process so you’re well prepared. We'll also provide tips for preparing your child and outline possible next steps and share what you can start doing at home today to help your child.

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersApril 21, 2023speech, Early Intervention, language development Comments

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Worried your little one may have Childhood Apraxia of Speech? This post will ease your concerns and help you find specialists & support your child may need.

Speech Therapywee talkersAugust 15, 2022Comment

Hearing Tests for Young Children

Hearing Tests for Young Children

Thinking your child may need a hearing test? Wondering how in the world they are going to participate in a hearing test when they are so young? Audiologists can help! Learn how.

Speech TherapyCarly TullochJuly 18, 2022 Comments

Speech Delays & ADHD in Toddlers: Tangible Tips for Parents

Speech Delays & ADHD in Toddlers: Tangible Tips for Parents

Learn the link between speech & ADHD in toddlers from a child psychologist & speech therapist team. Plus, tangible tips for supporting your child at home!

Speech TherapyWee TalkersJune 20, 2022 Comments

Does Tongue-Tie Affect Speech & Language Development?

Does Tongue-Tie Affect Speech & Language Development?

Learn how tongue-tie affects speech & language and whether or not a release could help. From a pediatric SLPs & mom of FOUR tongue-tied kiddos!

Speech Therapywee talkersMay 30, 2022 Comments

Late Talkers: What To Do & When To Worry

Late Talkers: What To Do & When To Worry

If your child is a late talker, it's hard not to worry. But this post, full of advice, info & support from speech therapists, will help you confidently take next steps!

Toddlers, Speech TherapyCarly TullochMarch 7, 2022 Comments

Childhood Hearing Tests & How Hearing Affects Speech

Childhood Hearing Tests & How Hearing Affects Speech

Concerned about your toddler's speech and language development? Learn the importance of child hearing tests & figure out if and when your child needs one!

Speech Therapywee talkersDecember 6, 2021Comment

Do Speech-Delayed Toddlers Catch Up?

Do Speech-Delayed Toddlers Catch Up?

Q: Do speech-delayed toddlers catch up? A: They might! Click to learn the odds, your next steps & what we recommend to parents of speech-delayed toddlers.

Toddlers, Speech Therapywee talkersOctober 11, 2021Comment

Do-It-Yourself Speech Therapy for Toddlers

Do-It-Yourself Speech Therapy for Toddlers

Waitlists are long, services can be hard to access, and not every family qualifies for early intervention. But these do-it-yourself speech therapy ideas can help!

Speech TherapyWee TalkersSeptember 27, 2021Comment

What Is Speech Therapy & How Does It Work?

What Is Speech Therapy & How Does It Work?

Answers & info for any parent who's ever wondered what speech therapy is, how speech therapy works, or what it is that speech therapists actually do!

Speech TherapyWee TalkersJuly 5, 2021Comment

The Best Age for Speech Therapy

The Best Age for Speech Therapy

Worried your child isn’t meeting milestones? Wondering what the best age for speech therapy is? Click to find out how to know if it’s time for speech therapy!

Speech Therapy, Toddlers, preschoolWee TalkersJune 14, 2021 Comments

10 Speech Therapy-Approved Apps for Toddlers

10 Speech Therapy-Approved Apps for Toddlers

10 high-quality, speech therapy-approved apps that can help teach toddlers to talk (Plus how to choose quality TV & research-based screen time guidelines!)

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersMay 10, 2021 Comment

Does My Child Need Speech And Language Therapy?

Does My Child Need Speech And Language Therapy?

Wondering if your child needs speech and language therapy? Learn which milestones to watch for, what to do next, and when to get support.

Speech TherapyWee TalkersApril 26, 2021Comment

Early Signs of Autism in Babies and Toddlers speech

Early Signs of Autism in Babies and Toddlers speech

Learn the early signs of autism in babies and toddlers, broken down by age. If you have concerns about your child, this will help you figure out your next steps.

Speech Therapy, Baby, ToddlersWee TalkersMarch 1, 2021Baby, Special Needs, ToddlerComment

Do boys talk later than girls?

Do boys talk later than girls?

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersJanuary 4, 2021Comment

The Importance of Early Intervention

The Importance of Early Intervention

Don't just "wait and see" with your child! Early intervention is accessible, effective & the best choice for children at risk of having a developmental delay.

Speech Therapy, Baby, ToddlersWee TalkersDecember 7, 2020Early InterventionComment

3 Things To Know Before Your Toddler Starts Speech Therapy

3 Things To Know Before Your Toddler Starts Speech Therapy

Insider information on things parents should know before their toddler starts speech therapy, from a speech therapist who's worked with hundreds of families!

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersNovember 30, 2020Toddler, speech, SLP, TherapyComment

My 18 Month Old Isn't Talking Yet: What to Know and How to Help

My 18 Month Old Isn't Talking Yet: What to Know and How to Help

Speech Therapy, ToddlersWee TalkersJuly 1, 2020 Comments