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RESOURCES FOR TEXAS FAMILIES NAVIGATING SPEECH THERAPY
Resources for Families, From a Speech Specialist
Practical guidance on childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, and getting the most out of your child's therapy.
Whether you're trying to understand your child's diagnosis, figure out how to use your insurance benefits, or wondering if your child needs more intensive support — you're in the right place. These posts are written for Texas families navigating speech therapy, by a specialist who works with kids like yours every day.
My Child Is Still Struggling With Speech at Age 5 — Should I Be Worried?
Maybe your 5-year-old still mispronounces /R/ or has trouble with /S/. Maybe it's bigger than that. Family says "she'll grow out of it." Pediatrician says "let's wait and see." Should you? Here's what the most recent research actually says.
Phonological Disorders in Children: What's Normal, What's Not, and Why Kindergarten Is the Turning Point
Young children simplify speech sounds — and that's completely normal. But some patterns should be gone by the time a child starts kindergarten. A Texas SLP explains the norms, the reading connection, and why waiting isn't always the right call.