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What Is Normal Speech Development in Early Childhood?

October 27, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Introduction to Early Childhood Speech Development Understanding and Supporting Early Speech and Language Milestones Monitoring speech and language milestones is essential because these developmental markers help identify typical progress and potential delays in a child’s communication skills. Early childhood, especially from birth to age 5, is a critical period where speech and language rapidly develop, […]

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Recognizing Dysphagia in Pediatric Patients

October 24, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Introduction to Pediatric Dysphagia and its Impact Understanding Pediatric Dysphagia Pediatric dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing in children, which affects the safe and efficient passage of food or liquids from the mouth to the stomach. This condition can impact a child’s nutrition, growth, and overall health. Swallowing Process and Where Dysphagia Occurs Swallowing is a […]

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Hypernasal Speech in Kids: Causes and Treatment Options

October 23, 2025Uncategorized

What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About Hypernasal Speech Hypernasal speech in children is a common but often misunderstood speech disorder that affects clarity and communication. It occurs when excessive air escapes through the nose during speech due to improper closure of the velopharyngeal valve. This article explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options […]

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When Teachers Recommend a Speech-Language Evaluation

October 22, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Understanding the Role of Teachers in Speech-Language Evaluations Teachers often serve as the first observers of speech and language challenges in students. Recognizing when to recommend a speech-language evaluation is crucial to ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially. This article explores the indicators teachers should watch for, the evaluation […]

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The Importance of Phonemic Awareness in Reading

October 21, 2025Reading and Writing

Understanding the Building Blocks of Reading Phonemic awareness, the skill of hearing and manipulating the smallest units of sound in spoken language, plays a pivotal role in reading development. While often overlooked in early education conversations, this auditory ability acts as a foundation for both decoding and spelling in alphabetic writing systems. Its significance extends […]

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How Speech Pathologists Support Literacy Development

October 20, 2025Reading and Writing

Bridging Communication and Literacy Success Literacy is a fundamental skill that shapes educational achievement and lifelong learning. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in supporting literacy development by leveraging their expertise in language disorders and communication processes. This article explores how SLPs contribute to enhancing reading and writing skills through targeted interventions, collaboration with […]

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Treatment Options for Speech Delay in Children

October 15, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Understanding Speech Delay in Children Definition of Speech Delay and Differentiation from Speech Disorders Speech delay refers to a slower acquisition of speech and language skills compared to peers, yet children typically follow the normal developmental sequence. It involves delays in verbal communication milestones but does not necessarily imply a significant impairment across multiple modalities. […]

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How Feeding Therapy Supports Healthy Weight Gain

October 14, 2025Feeding & SwallowingParental Resources

Understanding Feeding Therapy and Its Importance Feeding therapy is a specialized, multidisciplinary approach designed to support children facing challenges with eating, swallowing, and nutrition. It plays a vital role in promoting healthy weight gain by addressing underlying physical, sensory, and behavioral issues that can interfere with adequate nutritional intake. By involving trained professionals and caregivers, […]

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Tongue Ties and Their Impact on Speech Development

October 13, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Exploring the Role of Tongue Ties in Speech Development Tongue ties, medically known as ankyloglossia, are congenital anomalies characterized by a restrictive lingual frenulum that can limit tongue mobility. This condition often sparks concerns about how it might affect speech development in children and infants. In this article, we explore the anatomical nature of tongue […]

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How Speech Therapy Boosts Confidence in Children

October 10, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Building Confidence through Communication Speech therapy is more than just improving how children speak; it plays a pivotal role in boosting their confidence and self-esteem. For many children, challenges with speech and language can lead to frustration, social isolation, and low self-worth. This article explores how speech therapy fosters communication skills that empower children to […]

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929 E. Britton Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
4331 Adams Rd
Suite 111
Norman, OK 73069

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I consent to Pediatric Communication Solutions, Inc. (PCS) staff and its affiliates using any telephone numbers (including cell phone/wireless numbers), email addresses, and other electronic communications I provide to PCS for appointment, referral, treatment, billing, debt collection, and other purposes related to my/my child’s care. This includes phone calls, voice messages, text messages, emails, and other electronic communications. If I discontinue use of any phone number provided, I shall promptly notify PCS and will hold PCS and its affiliates harmless from any expenses or other loss arising from any failure to notify. I understand that standard text messages, unencrypted emails, and other electronic communications that I send and receive from PCS may flow through networks that are not secure and may be at risk of exposure of my health information (for example, the message could be intercepted and viewed by an unauthorized third party). In addition, once the text, email, or other electronic communication is received by me, someone may be able to access my phone, applications, digital devices, or email accounts and read the message. I understand that it is my responsibility to make sure that only authorized people are allowed to access my email, phone messages, cell phone, and digital devices. I understand these risks and give permission to PCS to communicate with me via wireless/cell phone, text message, unencrypted email, and other electronic communications. I authorize PCS to utilize the following communication methods with me.
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