I’ve been thinking about boys and speech. Maybe it’s because my nephew is in speech therapy, maybe it’s because my friend’s son is too or maybe it’s because I have concerns about my own 6-year-old.

Do boys talk later than girls? What can I do as a parent to support speech development? And where do I start if I’m concerned?

Today I am chatting with Sarah Armstrong a Speech and Language pathologist with over 22 years of experience.  We are talking about the role of a Speech and Language pathologist, understanding speech development, boys and speech, identifying a delay and supporting speech growth.
 
Recommended Resources:

* Visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association asha.org to find therapists and for more information on speech disorders
* Visit speakingofspeech.com or teacherspayteachers.com to find resources for helping your own child with speech
* Want to hear more from Sarah? Reach out at sarahtheslp@gmail.com or find Sarah Oakden Armsrong on Linked In

Timestamps

* Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (2:00)
* What is a Speech Language Pathologist? (7:50)
* Speech vs. Language (10:35)
* Stages of Development (13:23)
* Do boys talk later? (17:05)
* Identifying a Delay (21:37)
* Where to get a diagnosis (25:50)
* The importance of Early Intervention (28:08)
* Speech Delay and its relation to other learning delays (29:48)
* How to catch up (32:40)
* What to look for in a good therapist (36:03)
* Speech and older kids (40:33)
* School Therapy vs. Private (42:50)
* Supporting Speech Development in all children (45:08)
* Things Parents Should or Shouldn’t do (50:03)
* Resources (57:30)