Do my kids need speech therapy, or is this just a normal phase?

In this episode, I’m joined by speech pathologist Sarah Dowling to unpack what speech therapy actually covers, how to think about speech delay and stuttering, and what a helpful evaluation looks like.

We also talk about why speech and literacy are often connected, plus how homeschool parents can support progress at home in a realistic way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Speech sounds vs. language vs. fluency (and why it matters)

• Stuttering: what to watch for and how support works

• The speech–reading connection many parents miss

• How to choose an SLP who partners with your family

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