Resources for Parents & Families
Understanding Speech & Language Development
Explore a wide range of topics including speech and language disorders, bilingualism, hearing, and early intervention.
Track speech, language, and development milestones from birth to age five.
Navigating the IEP Process
ASHA provides Information to help parents/caregivers understand school-based services
To learn more about special education and related services, check out our Questions & Answers About Special Education.
Navigating the IEP process can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes all the difference.
Home Strategies & Activities
Per ASHA, there are many ways you can help your child learn to understand and use words. See a speech-language pathologist if you have concerns.
In this podcast episode, Anne Smolenski, a passionate speech-language pathologist and Program Specialist for Communications Disorders with the CAHELP Desert Mountain Children's Center brings her deep expertise and heart for children into a conversation about supporting speech and language development from the very beginning - and how every word matters.
CAHELP Fostering Futures Podcast
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