{"id":19657,"date":"2021-02-02T08:42:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/?p=19657"},"modified":"2021-04-16T08:50:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T16:50:42","slug":"what-is-speech-language-pathology-and-how-can-it-help-babies-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2021\/02\/02\/what-is-speech-language-pathology-and-how-can-it-help-babies-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Speech-Language Pathology, and How Can It Help Babies &#038; Toddlers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-19662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20477a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"speech-language pathology\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20477a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20477a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20477a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your little one\u2019s ability to understand and use language develops at lightening-speed throughout their first three years. But using language is more complex than you might think! It not only involves understanding and speaking words, but also active listening, reading and using body language and facial expressions, and even chewing and swallowing food!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most babies and toddlers progress through speech-language and feeding milestones without issues, but some need extra support. They may be lagging behind on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2017\/12\/18\/evolution-receptive-language-months-0-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>receptive language<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (understanding) or expressive language (using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2018\/02\/16\/baby-gestures-an-important-language-skill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>gestures<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2018\/02\/14\/the-evolution-of-speech-12-24-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>speech<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Or they may struggle with sucking on a breast or bottle, or managing solid foods. This is where speech-language pathologists come in. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can work with children, even as young as babyhood, to help build communication and feeding skills.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language skills involve speaking and understanding words, as well as active listening, reading and using body language, and even chewing and swallowing food!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies and toddlers need extra support through speech-language and feeding milestones. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help support these areas of development:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech and Language\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active Listening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phonological Awareness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swallowing and Feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that early intervention is key. If you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s speech-language or feeding development, an SLP can evaluate them to determine if they could benefit from their services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Speech-Language Pathologists Support Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways a speech-language pathologist can help babies and toddlers who need it, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Speech and language<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child\u2019s speech and language milestones are delayed, or if they have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/08\/08\/common-speech-and-language-disorders-how-to-spot-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>disorder that affects their speech-language development<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they may benefit from regular visits with an SLP who has experience working with little ones who are struggling with receptive and\/or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2017\/09\/18\/supporting-expressive-language-skills-during-baby-toddler-hood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>expressive language<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Active listening\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listening is an important part of receptive language. Little ones not only need to be able to hear what you\u2019re saying, but also pay attention to it. Examples of active listening include being able to answer questions, participate in an ongoing conversation, and successfully following directions. For little ones, active listening is still very much a work in progress! For general ideas of what to expect from your baby or toddler, the milestones and activities in our BabySparks development program can be helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phonological awareness<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby or toddler won\u2019t be reading for a while yet, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/02\/15\/reading-milestones-0-24-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>early reading skills<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start in infancy and continue to develop through toddlerhood and preschool. Toddlers who have difficulty producing letter sounds or understanding the basics of rhyming might benefit from the help of an SLP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Social skills<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech-language pathology also involves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2017\/08\/21\/pragmatic-language-how-your-baby-learns-to-relate-to-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>pragmatic language<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which encompasses the complex \u201crules\u201d of social communication, such as how changes in someone\u2019s voice or facial expression might indicate a shift of emotion, or how conversations typically go back-and-forth. An SLP can also work on using greetings, reducing interruptions, and using a quieter voice when appropriate, like in daycare or the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Swallowing and feeding<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies and toddlers are born with or develop issues that affect their ability to chew and\/or swallow. This could be caused by challenges such as oral sensitivities or oral-motor muscle weakness. An SLP can help introduce little ones to new textures, or help them strengthen and coordinate their oral-motor muscles to chew and swallow correctly.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re concerned about your baby\u2019s speech-language or feeding development, an SLP can evaluate your child and determine whether they could benefit from services. <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/08\/27\/the-importance-of-early-intervention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The earlier challenges are identified, the better!<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your little one\u2019s ability to understand and use language develops at lightening-speed throughout their first three years. But using language is more complex than you might think! 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