132. Do Your Kids Need Speech Therapy? with Sarah Dowling

Do my kids need speech therapy, or is this just a normal phase?In this episode, I’m joined by speech pathologist Sarah Dowling to unpack what speech therapy actually covers, how to think about speech delay and stuttering, and what a helpful evaluation looks like. We also talk about why speech and literacy are often connected, plus how homeschool parents can support progress at home in a realistic way.In this episode, we cover:Speech sounds vs. language vs. fluency (and why it matters)Stuttering: what to watch for and how support worksThe speech–reading connection many parents missHow to choose an SLP who partners with your family*Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0CONNECT WITH SARAH:* If you’re a SLP that works in schools, grab Sarah’s free guide “Consultation to Collaboration” https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.com/page/guide Website: https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH KAMI:Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast See our main website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar