by Courtney Caruso | Aug 28, 2017 | Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
The first 3 years of a child’s life are crucial to overall development. A lot of changes occur in just 3 short years. For example, a child begins walking, talking, and developing a unique personality. It can be an exciting time for families as they watch their...
by Courtney Caruso | Jul 30, 2017 | Apraxia, Assessment, Children, Early Intervention, Stuttering
Apraxia, also known as childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), has become the go-to diagnosis for many children in Early Intervention (under 3 years of age). However, many of these children do not have apraxia or are too young to receive a true diagnosis. So what is...
by Courtney Caruso | Jul 3, 2017 | Adults, Children, Early Intervention, Healthcare, Speech Therapy
Our hearing ability has a great impact on our communication, from birth through adulthood. Yet, when I recommend hearing tests to current or potential clients, I am often met with the same response, “My child hears fine” or “I hear fine.” Although one’s...
by Courtney Caruso | May 1, 2017 | Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
Early Intervention (EI) is a great program for young children and their families to receive related services. Services might include speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. In NJ, this program covers children from birth to age 3. Although it is a...
by Courtney Caruso | Nov 28, 2013 | Activities, Children, Early Intervention, School, Speech Therapy
I often get asked about the best toys and gadgets to stimulate communication in children. And, although I do have some favorites, communication occurs everywhere, everyday (#CommunicateEverywhere). No special gadgets or gizmos are needed. So keep your money in your...
by Courtney Caruso | Oct 25, 2013 | Accent modification, Bilingualism, Children, Early Intervention, School, Speech Therapy
About two years ago, I wrote an article entitled To Be Bilingual: That is the Answer, Not the Question for in the NJ Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s publication VOICES. This article aimed to debunk myths about bilingualism that are spreading like wildfire around...
