Speech Therapy

As parents, we all want our children to thrive in their development, especially when it comes to communicating with others. But what happens when your child struggles with speech or language skills? Should you wait and see if they grow out of it? My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m the owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Fluens Children’s Therapy. We provide speech and occupational therapy for kids in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Today we’re going to talk about why early intervention is vital for a child’s speech and language. The Sooner a Child Starts Speech Therapy, the Better We always tell families that the sooner a child starts speech therapy, the better. There are a few reasons for this. Speech and Language Delays Are Frustrating for Your Child, Too One reason to seek early intervention is that we don’t want our children to become more frustrated. The more challenging it is for them to … Keep Reading…

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…