Resources
Tiny Habits, Big Impact: How Noxious Habits Affect Speech & Language Development
Here at Katy Speech and Language, we are passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential through communication. While many factors contribute to healthy speech and language development, one often overlooked area is the impact of "noxious habits."...
Unlocking the Power of Social Language Therapy with a Speech Pathologist
Social communication is a vital skill that allows us to connect with others, build relationships, and navigate the world around us. But for many people, social communication can be challenging. This is where speech-language pathologists (SLPs) come in. What is social...
How Speech Pathologists with Orofacial Myology Expertise Can Help with Tongue Ties
Tongue ties, also known as ankyloglossia, may seem like a small issue, but they can have surprisingly big impacts on speech, feeding, and even sleep. While a frenectomy is often the first step, the journey doesn't end there. Enter the speech pathologist with orofacial...
How a Speech Pathologist with Orofacial Myology Expertise Can Help Your Child Fix a Tongue Thrust
Tongue thrusting, a common habit in children where the tongue pushes forward between the teeth when swallowing or speaking, can seem harmless at first. But left untreated, it can lead to a cascade of issues, including: Speech sound errors: lisps, distortions, etc....
Beyond Speech: Why We Offer Lactation Support at Katy Speech and Language
At Katy Speech and Language, we're passionate about communication and development, from the first babbles to complex conversations. But our expertise extends beyond just speech – we also understand the immense importance of early feeding experiences and their impact...
Understanding Receptive Language Disorder: Helping Your Child Thrive
At Katy Speech and Language, we're passionate about helping children of all ages reach their full potential. One of the areas we specialize in is receptive language disorder, a communication difficulty that can impact a child's ability to understand spoken and written...
Understanding Expressive Language Disorder in Children
Expressive language disorder is a communication disorder that affects a child's ability to use language to express themselves. Children with expressive language disorders have difficulty putting their thoughts and ideas into words. They may also have trouble using...
A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Stuttering
Hearing your child stumble over sounds or pause unexpectedly in their speech can be a heart-wrenching experience. As a parent, your natural instinct is to want to fix things, and the concern about stuttering is entirely understandable. But before you jump to...
Empowering Clear Communication with Children
Articulation therapy, a form of intervention provided by speech-language pathologists (speech-language pathologists ), plays a crucial role in empowering children with articulation disorders to achieve clear and confident communication. Whether it's a young child...