by Nicole Yates | Oct 18, 2024 | Blog
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) and how can it help people in the Tampa Bay Area? Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialized treatment that improves the function of muscles in and around the mouth and face. In Tampa Bay, OMT helps both...
by Nicole Yates | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa and surrounding areas, it’s important residents with special needs, including some of our patients receiving speech therapy, to be prepared. The Florida Department of Health has initiated special needs shelter operations in...
by Nicole Yates | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Join Us for the Tampa Bay Apraxia Walk 2024: Every Child Deserves A Voice Are you looking for a way to support children with speech and language disorders in the Tampa Bay area? Join us, October 5, 2024, for the Tampa Bay Apraxia Walk! As speech-language pathologists...
by Nicole Yates | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Q: At what age should I be concerned about my child’s speech and language development? A: Parents should consider speech therapy if their child is not talking by age 3, if family members understand less than 75% of what the child says, or if there are persistent...
by Nicole Yates | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog
What is the difference between a late talker and a child with Autism? The key difference between a late talker and a child with autism lies in how they process and use language. Late talkers typically struggle with forming words but still use gestures or simple...
by Nicole Yates | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog
Speech, Language, and Feeding Milestones: Is Your Child on Track? Worried about your child’s speech and feeding development? You’re not alone. With so much conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to know what’s normal. Is...