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As a parent in a bilingual household, you may wonder if introducing multiple languages is affecting your child’s speech development. It’s a common concern among families, but the good news is that speech therapy can help if your child is struggling with one or more languages. I’m Jessica Abawag, and I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Fluens Children’s Therapy in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. We provide speech therapy and occupational therapy for kids. Today we’re going to talk about if learning multiple languages can cause speech delays in kids. Many Parents in Bilingual Households Worry About Their Child’s Language Development A common question that we get when we’re working with families is this: did introducing another language or is being bilingual causing their child’s speech delay? And we always want to reassure families that no, being bilingual in and of itself does not cause a child’s speech delay. Growing up in a bilingual … Keep Reading…

Have you ever wondered why your child struggles to say certain words, even after practicing them over and over? It might seem like a simple problem, but speech is a surprisingly complex process that involves tons of different body parts. My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m the owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Fluens Children’s Therapy in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Today, we’re going to talk about why your child may struggle with certain speech sounds. Most People Don’t Realize How Complex the Act of Speaking Is The reality is that most people don’t realize how complex the act of speaking is. And that’s totally understandable, because speaking comes naturally to most people. It’s not something that you would intentionally think about. But if you’ve got a child who is struggling to produce certain speech sounds, it becomes really important for you to understand some of the challenges that they’re facing. This is because … Keep Reading…

It can be frustrating and worrying for parents if their child isn’t reaching their speech milestones. The good news is that there are simple, everyday strategies you can start using right away to support your child’s speech development at home. My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m the owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Fluens Children’s Therapy in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Today, we’re going to talk about how parents can help a child with a speech delay. Many Parents Ask How Their Child Developed a Speech Delay One of the most commonly asked questions we get from parents, especially on the first meeting, is how their child developed a speech delay. I totally understand where they’re coming from and why they want these answers. Unfortunately, the research isn’t great right now in terms of pinpointing what causes a speech delay, unless there’s some known incident, such as an injury to the brain, or another … Keep Reading…