Featuring Lauren Jeunnette, Speech-Language Pathologist at Frazier Behavioral Health There are a multitude of services that play an important role in a child’s early intervention. Understanding how ...

Imagine you have a child, and when they’re a few months old, you start to worry something is wrong. You go to the doctor, who tells you your child is developmentally delayed, or might have autism, and ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – I remember when my kids were young, they sounded so cute trying to say new words. When someone would ask my son how old he was, he would respond, “I’m free”. He would use “f ...

There is something uniquely frustrating about wanting to communicate a thought that is in your head but struggling to get the words out. For roughly 1 percent of the population — around 3 million ...

Early childhood is a period of rapid growth, learning, and brain development. During these formative years, children acquire ...

New York State’s Early Intervention Program is ranked last in the nation for the timely delivery of services, like physical and speech therapy, to young children with developmental delays. Right now, ...

When young children are in need of special services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, time is of the essence. The sooner a child starts such therapies, the more likely they could ...

Among the still gums, on a bend in the Murray River, Jade Scown finds happiness and safety. It's a place where she can take comfort in quietness. Here, when she does speak, she's understood, not ...

Families with private insurance can opt to pay for therapy appointments outside the Early Intervention program, but those without the means can be left behind, according to Ziemba. “In a way, Early ...

This episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” visits a Texas school for neurodivergent students that stresses early intervention. Our expert panel explores the value of early ...