Special Needs

There are hundreds of craniofacial anomalies that are associated with communication disorders, with clefts as one of the subtypes. Speech sound disorders can become a significant problem if the palatal cleft is not repaired early on or the repair was not effective. ...

As every family deals with the COVID-19 pandemic in its own unique way, many opportunities to socialize with others have decreased or gone away. Ensuring all children have contact with friends and family on a regular basis, even in a virtual manner, is important. ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new state initiative to provide financial support to families who may need supplemental assistance outside of what is provided by their child's Individualized Education Program. ...

The board is composed of parents, family members and individuals touched by autism spectrum disorder, professionals serving the ASD community and members of the public who see Milestones Autism Resources as an essential community resource. ...

Playing with your child is an essential way to improve his or her speech, language and social skills — and this can be done with toys you likely already have at home. Learn five different toys and ways to play with your child to encourage language growth and development. ...

Everyday activities can be opportunities to expand learning — particularly for speech and language. Here are seven easy, familiar options you can do at home with your child that offer speech and language cues. ...

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering affects more than 70 million people worldwide — which is about 1 percent of the population. In the United States, that's over 3 million Americans who stutter. The best prevention tool is early intervention, and Gabby’s story is a perfect example. ...

The first few years of life are a critical time for speech and language development. Children must be able to hear speech clearly in order to learn language. The earlier hearing loss is identified and treated, the more likely the child will develop speech and language skills on par with children who aren’t experiencing hearing issues. ...

COVID-19 has changed the way we all live and approach our daily lives. For children with special needs, the deviation from their regular schedule and normal daily activities often is much harder to cope with than it is for other children. Learn expert tips to help your child with special needs adapt and succeed in school. ...

For families of children who have special needs, maintaining structure in school days spent at home is important. In fact, it’s one of seven expert back-to-school tips for parents and teachers to find success in remote special education. ...