by Narissa Ventress, M.A., CCC-SLP All parents know the joys (and challenges) of encouraging speech in a baby or young child. One moment she’s reacting intently to your “words of wonder” and the next is something like talking to the sky. All of this –and oh, let’s not forget the endless variety [...]
by Narissa Ventress, M.A., CCC-SLP Over 30 million youth play organized sports with some level of contact each year. Injuries happen, but not all injuries are equal. Traumatic Brain Injury, often presenting as a concussion, can affect the developing brain. Each year, U.S. emergency rooms treat more than 100,000 sports-related concussions [...]
by Narissa Ventress, M.A., CCC-SLP Books are one of the greatest teachers for our children. They help encourage and foster language development in the youngest of readers as well as expand the vocabulary of older readers. When children are younger and exposed to picture books, they make connections to the bright [...]
by Narissa Ventress, M.A., CCC-SLP Everyone that’s ever tried to get a 5 month old to “talk” will tell you, there are few things more irresistible than a baby’s attempt to speak. They might even make expressions as if their words (sounds) explained something profound. While incredibly adorable, a baby is [...]
by Narissa Ventress, M.A., CCC-SLP During the period from birth to three months (or longer, every baby is different) you should start to notice your child reaching the following receptive and expressive language milestones: In the area of receptive language (hearing and understanding), you will see your baby: [...]
