BBB 015: Boys and Speech: Supporting Speech Development and Identifying a Delay

I’ve been thinking about boys and speech. Maybe it’s because my nephew is in speech therapy, maybe it’s because my friend’s son is too or maybe it’s because I have concerns about my own 6-year-old.Do boys talk later than girls? What can I do as a parent to support speech development? And where do I start if I’m concerned?Today I am chatting with Sarah Armstrong a Speech and Language pathologist with over 22 years of experience.  We are talking about the role of a Speech and Language pathologist, understanding speech development, boys and speech, identifying a delay and supporting speech growth. Recommended Resources:* Visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association asha.org to find therapists and for more information on speech disorders* Visit speakingofspeech.com or teacherspayteachers.com to find resources for helping your own child with speech* Want to hear more from Sarah? Reach out at [email protected] or find Sarah Oakden Armsrong on Linked InTimestamps* Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (2:00)* What is a Speech Language Pathologist? (7:50)* Speech vs. Language (10:35)* Stages of Development (13:23)* Do boys talk later? (17:05)* Identifying a Delay (21:37)* Where to get a diagnosis (25:50)* The importance of Early Intervention (28:08)* Speech Delay and its relation to other learning delays (29:48)* How to catch up (32:40)* What to look for in a good therapist (36:03)* Speech and older kids (40:33)* School Therapy vs. Private (42:50)* Supporting Speech Development in all children (45:08)* Things Parents Should or Shouldn’t do (50:03)* Resources (57:30) Support this podcast