Myth 2: “We’ll wait and see what school says.” While schools can be an excellent resource for identifying speech and language needs, relying solely on a school’s evaluation process can lead to delays in support. Why waiting for the school isn’t always best School speech-language pathologists (SLPs) typically manage very large caseloads, which means their time and resources must be prioritized for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. Because of this, children with mild—but still...

Myth 1: “They’ll grow out of it eventually.” As parents, it’s natural to hope that your child will “catch up” on their own when it comes to speech and language development. After all, we’ve all heard stories of a cousin, neighbor, or friend’s child who struggled to pronounce certain sounds but eventually “grew out of it.” While it’s true that some children do outgrow mild speech errors, persistent articulation issues often need direct support to resolve. Waiting too long can allow incorrect...

Back-to-school season is full of excitement, but it’s also full of change - new teachers, new routines, and new schedules. For families...