Inga Hyatt

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.

Parents have no shortage of questions when determining if or when their child should begin receiving speech therapy. For instance, how do you know if your child is reaching communication milestones typical for their age? We break down these questions and so much 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 compiled a list of everything you always wanted to know about speech-language pathologists, from what they treat and where they work, to their qualifications 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 children with autism spectrum disorder improve their expressive language skills. Practicing these strategies at home can encourage language production so your child can 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 for all children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder. In this article, 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.