Pacifier Facts and Tips from a Speech Pathologist
Pacifiers can be soothing for babies, but as children grow, their pacifier habits can start to affect speech, oral motor
December 1, 2025
Category: Speech Therapy
Communication is so much more than just saying words. It’s about connection, self-expression, and being understood. Here you’ll find tips on language development, articulation, and supporting your child’s unique voice, whether they use speech, signs, or AAC.
How to Encourage Speech Through Everyday Routines
The text explains that everyday routines are ideal for language development because they provide repetition, context, and low pressure, leading
November 28, 2025
What are the 5 basic aspects of language development?
Children begin developing language long before their first words. Understanding the five basic aspects of language development can help you
November 24, 2025
What to Expect During a Speech & Language Evaluation
Speech and language evaluations are collaborative, low‑stress assessments that identify a child’s communication strengths, challenges, and next steps across real‑life
November 15, 2025
When to Seek a Speech Evaluation for Your Child
Every child develops communication uniquely, but certain patterns signal when a speech evaluation may be helpful. Watch daily interactions—how your
November 14, 2025
How Motor Skills and Language Grow Together
The text explains how movement and language develop together in early childhood. Improved balance, posture, and breath support speech, while
November 12, 2025
Using Visual Supports to Encourage Communication
Visual supports make language more accessible by using pictures, symbols, and written words, especially for autistic children, those with speech
October 29, 2025
Motor Planning and Praxis: What Parents Need to Know
Everyday life is full of little routines: brushing teeth, getting dressed, climbing onto the playground, or learning a new game
September 18, 2025
What Neurodiverse-Affirming Therapy Actually Looks Like
Curious what neurodiverse-affirming therapy really looks like in action? At Tumble N’ Dots, it means child-led sessions, celebrating differences, and
May 2, 2025
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Therapy: What Parents Need to Know
Trying to decide between in-network and out-of-network therapy? This guide breaks down the key differences in cost, quality, flexibility, and
April 29, 2025