by Jo Ann | Jun 19, 2025 | Child Development, Early intervention, News & Articles, Parenting, Speech and Language Development
As a speech-language pathologist, one of the most common questions I receive from parents is, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” It’s a great question and an important one! Every child develops at their own pace, but there are a few signs that...
by Jo Ann | Jun 4, 2025 | Child Development, News & Articles, Parenting, Speech and Language Development
Speech therapy is one of the most powerful ways to support toddlers as they grow, explore, and learn to communicate. For children who struggle to express themselves, understand others, or pronounce words clearly, speech therapy can make a huge difference, not only in...
by Jo Ann | May 24, 2025 | News & Articles, Parenting, Playtime for Children, Speech and Language Development
Did you know that just a few minutes of intentional interaction each day can shape your child’s communication for years to come? In a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have enough time. But the truth is, you don’t need...
by Jo Ann | May 23, 2025 | Child Development, News & Articles, Parenting, Reading, Speech and Language Development
Reading isn’t just about books, it’s about brain development, confidence, and connection to the world around them. From the moment a child is born, they begin to absorb language. And one of the most powerful ways to nurture that development is by simply reading to...
by Jo Ann | Feb 26, 2025 | Child Development, Early intervention, News & Articles, Parenting
Jo Ann Gramlich has worked as a children’s speech-language pathologist for almost 30 years! She enjoys working and interacting with children and providing speech-language therapy for little ones with communication delays and disorders. She uses her optimistic...
by Jo Ann | Feb 6, 2025 | Child Development, Early intervention, Parenting
Did you know that 66% of children are not reading at their expected grade level? This can be a heartbreaking reality for many families. When a child struggles with reading, it can feel overwhelming as they fall further behind their peers. The unfortunate truth is that...