Inga Hyatt, M.S., CCC-SLP

Social skills are essential for early childhood development. From eye contact to turn taking, these social skills help children communicate, develop and maintain relationships, cope with their emotions, and more.

The holidays are a joyous time of family fun and gatherings. But with so many planned activities, pinched cheeks, and new faces, it can be a time of stress and anxiety for our little ones. We've compiled some helpful tips to ensure your child has an enjoyable holiday season.

We answer commonly asked questions about speech therapists: their qualifications, what they treat, where they work, and more.

In this article we cover age-appropriate communication milestones typical for children between 2-3 years old. Knowing what to look for can help you determine whether your child is on track or may need extra support.

Some of the first studies have emerged that shed light into the potential impact of COVID-19 on early language learners. We dive into this research and discuss what it means for you and your child.

Teaching babies simple sign language can help them communicate their needs long before their first words, and help set the foundation for language growth and vocabulary expansion.

This article reviews helpful tips and activities to help autistic children improve their expressive language skills. Practicing these strategies at home can help your child better express their thoughts, needs, and ideas.

Social pragmatics are one of the most important building blocks of communication, yet they don’t come easy to everyone. We discuss the basics of social pragmatics and how to set your child up for success.

We’ve compiled a list of 15 helpful activities commonly used by speech therapists to promote speech and language growth. Start using these at home with your kiddo today!

Receptive language is a necessary foundational skill, especially for autistic children. Here we review helpful tips and activities to help your child improve their receptive language so they can better understand and interact with the world around them.

Many children experience communication delays during their formative years. However, there are key differences between delays caused by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those caused by speech-language disorders.

We've all stressed, strained, or overused our voice. And while it naturally comes back after a day or two - what if it doesn't? In this post, we explore the causes of functional voice disorders, how they can be treated, and tips to maintain your vocal health.