BBB 015: Boys and Speech: Supporting Speech Development and Identifying a Delay
from Boys Built Better
I’ve been thinking about boys and speech. Maybe it’s because my nephew is in speech therapy, maybe it’s because my friend’s son is too or maybe it’s because I have concerns about my own 6-year-old.Do boys talk later than girls? What can I do as a parent to support speech development? And where do I start if I’m concerned?Today I am chatting with Sarah Armstrong a Speech and Language pathologist with over 22 years of experience. We are talking about the role of a Speech and Language pathologist, understanding speech development, boys and speech, identifying a delay and supporting speech growth. Recommended Resources:* Visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association asha.org to find therapists and for more information on speech disorders * Visit speakingofspeech.com or teacherspayteachers.com to find resources for helping your own child with speech * Want to hear more from Sarah? Reach out at [email protected] or find Sarah Oakden Armsrong on Linked InTimestamps* Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (2:00) * What is a Speech Language Pathologist? (7:50) * Speech vs. Language (10:35) * Stages of Development (13:23) * Do boys talk later? (17:05) * Identifying a Delay (21:37) * Where to get a diagnosis (25:50) * The importance of Early Intervention (28:08) * Speech Delay and its relation to other learning delays (29:48) * How to catch up (32:40) * What to look for in a good therapist (36:03) * Speech and older kids (40:33) * School Therapy vs. Private (42:50) * Supporting Speech Development in all children (45:08) * Things Parents Should or Shouldn’t do (50:03) * Resources (57:30)
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