Child Language & Developmental Speech

Back-to-school nerves are NORMAL. 💛🎒

A new school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring nerves, pressure, and big feelings—especially when kids are adjusting to new teachers, new routines, and new expectations.

Instead of jumping straight into a busy schedule, try easing back in:

- Start adjusting bedtime a little earlier
- Practice the morning routine before the first day
- Talk about feelings and what they’re nervous about
- Build in time to slow down and decompress
- Remind them that grades don't define them

Every child develops at their own pace, but early support can make a big difference.

Speech therapy can help children build skills in:
🗣️ Speech sounds & clarity
💬 Language & communication
👂 Understanding & following directions
🤝 Social communication

DM us with your questions!

Have questions about your child’s speech or language development? We’re here to help! 💚💜

This Weeks Counseling Corner: The benefits of less screen time

Here are just a few benefits children experience when they unplug:

💚 Better Focus
Improves attention, concentration, and learning.

😴 Healthier Sleep
Less screen exposure before bed helps children fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly.

😊 Improved Mood
Can reduce irritability, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

🗣️ Stronger Communication Skills
More face-to-face conversations help build language, listening, and social skills.

🎨 More Creativity
Encourages imaginative play, problem-solving, and independent thinking.

🏃 Increased Physical Activity
Creates more opportunities to move, explore, and play outside.

👨‍👩‍👧 Stronger Family Connections
More quality time spent talking, playing games, reading, and making memories together.

Here are just a few favorites you might see in a session:

Board Games – Turn-taking, following directions, and practicing speech sounds while playing games like Candy Land or Pop the Pig.

Puzzles & Building – Working on vocabulary, problem-solving, and describing while completing puzzles or building with blocks.

Pretend Play – Using toy kitchens, dolls, or action figures to practice conversation, storytelling, and social language.

Roll & Say Games – Rolling dice and practicing target sounds or words in a fun challenge.

Interactive Story Time – Asking questions, predicting what happens next, and building language skills through books.

Wondering if your child's speech and language skills are on track? We'd love to help! Contact us today to learn more about our screenings and therapy services.

Question of the Week: "How do I explain speech therapy to my child?"

Keep it simple and positive! 💚

Try saying:
"Speech therapy is a special place where you'll play games, read books, and have fun while practicing talking, listening, and communicating. Your speech therapist is there to help you learn and grow!"

🎒📚 Happy Back-to-School Week!

A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and communicate with confidence. We're cheering on all of our students as they find their voice, make new friends, and reach new milestones this year!
- The CLADS team

A great way to practice speech at the beach!

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Phone: 704-845-0561
Website: https://childspeechlanguage.com/

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