Speech Delays & Red Flags

Echolalia Explained: Why Your Toddler Repeats Everything You Say

Parent and toddler playing with picture cards as the toddler echoes a word, in a cozy home setting

Many toddlers repeat words and phrases — a behavior called echolalia. This article explains why children echo language, distinguishes typical developmental echolalia from patterns that may signal speech or autism concerns, and offers parent-friendly, expert-backed strategies to boost communication at…

  • 19 mins

Toddler Stuttering: Developmental Phase or Long-Term Issue?

Parent and toddler sitting on a living room floor playing with blocks and picture cards, making eye contact while practicing speech together in a warm, sunlit home environment

Many toddlers repeat words or get stuck while talking, leaving parents unsure whether this is a passing stage or a sign of persistent stuttering. This article explains how to distinguish typical disfluency from concerning patterns, shares practical home strategies to…

  • 27 mins

Tongue Tie and Speech: Separating Fact from Fiction

Parent and toddler engaged in playful speech activity with a friendly speech-language pathologist observing in a bright home setting

Parents often worry that tongue tie causes persistent speech problems. This article separates myths from evidence, explains how tongue tie can — and often cannot — affect feeding and articulation, and gives practical home strategies for boosting toddler language. Learn…

  • 20 mins