"My kid is 2 years old....they aren't talking much! Do they need a speech eval?" What should you do if you are concerned? Look at a "communication milestones" chart put out by a reputable source. Here's one I love from ASHA, the national Speech Language and Hearing organization. Click the different age ranges to read what skills are generally expected at those ages. My general rule of thumb is around one year old your child should start saying their first meaningful word. He

They just help people talk right? Like if a kid can't say the "r" sound? Well, yes, an SLP DOES help kids talk, but the role of an SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist...commonly referred to as a Speech therapist) is SOOO much more. I was talking to a friend about her son's struggles with ADHD and his executive function. Kids with ADHD have a hard time attending to non-preferred tasks, yes. But they can also have issues with memory, planning, and more. Did you know an SLP can hel