For the average person, speech and language seem interchangeable words. After all, the thesaurus lists them as synonyms. However, these two words have very different definitions in the field of child development. Understanding each is essential to helping struggling...
Sensory play is really as simple as it sounds. It is a kind of play that engages your children’s senses. From infancy and through the toddler years, children develop crucial neural connections and skills that are the foundation of all future learning. Sensory...
Certain types of hearing loss can impact balance, potentially leading to vertigo, dizziness, and an increased risk of falling. Additionally, some factors affecting the vestibular system can cause a decline in auditory perception and stability. Understanding how they...
Temporary dizziness is a common symptom of many illnesses and certain activities, such as riding a rollercoaster. When dizziness doesn’t dissipate after a short while, it goes by another name: vertigo. Individuals with this kind of dizziness experience an...
Communication is an essential skill children develop from an early age. When immersed in a language-rich environment, infants quickly grasp the meanings of words and even experiment with grammar mechanics. As role models and the dominant presence in children’s...
Hearing loss in children can cause significant developmental problems. Although hearing aids help to alleviate these problems, not everyone can afford them. Fortunately, California expanded its program to provide hearing aids to more children, effective January 1,...