Boys don't just 'talk later.'

Scientific understanding of speech problems in children has grown by leaps and bounds in recent decades. But like much of academic understanding, it has yet to translate into everyday knowledge. Incorrect beliefs about speech disorders still hold strong. The fact 

During their first year, babies’ brains are programmed to learn language. They absorb it naturally and quickly – just like a bird learns to fly or a fish, to swim. In fact, speech and language development begins in utero, as early as 

In my 10 years of practicing speech therapy, I have interacted with hundreds, if not thousands of parents. All of them are different: some are concerned; some are confused; some feel helpless; some feel frustrated. At the same time, they