It’s time for another Communication Development Red Flags downloadable resource! This time we’re talking about bilingual communication development. Bilingualism comes in many shapes and sizes, and there are lots of different ways that children acquire a second language. Some children learn their first language (L1) before a second language (L2) is acquired. This pattern is… (read more)
Our Communication Red Flags series continues this month with a resource addressing the late elementary years (grades 3-5). The hallmark of communication development at this age is that all-important shift to becoming a Student with a capital S. Understanding and using academic vocabulary takes center stage with this group. Kids this age can have conversations… (read more)
Time for a new installment in our Communication Red Flags series! This time, let’s talk about the early elementary years. Communication development in early elementary school (kindergarten through 2nd grade) is an exciting time! Starting school means that children learn to understand and manipulate language in a whole new way. Every day brings new things… (read more)
A few weeks back, we shared a free downloadable reference on communication development red flags in preschoolers. That has been such a popular download, that we thought we’d make a new one! This one explains 4 red flags in communication development in young adults (5th to 12th grade).: Communication development in young adults is often overlooked at… (read more)
Do you ever wonder if your young child’s speech-language development is on target? Have questions like these? Articulation – how much should you understand at each age? Expressive language – should your child be combining words yet? Receptive language – how do you know how much they understand? Stuttering – don’t all kids stutter sometimes?… (read more)