Speech & Language 3+

Articles about language and literacy development for children aged three and above. Topics include reading, writing, speech therapy, and supporting children with communication challenges.

Assisting Language Development

Parents can help kids develop language skills by talking, listening, reading and writing together as a family.

At What Age Can Children Start Learning a Second Language?

Kids who start learning a second language early are more likely to speak like a native speaker than those who wait until school age.

Bilingual Children: How Two Languages Affect Development

Growing up bilingual doesn't slow children down, research shows it often brings real developmental advantages instead.

Games That Encourage Learning and Thinking

Board and card games help kids learn while having fun, building thinking skills and memory without feeling like schoolwork.

Games That Help Encourage Language and Literacy

Try board games and pen-and-paper games like Scrabble and Boggle to help your child build reading and spelling skills while having fun together.

Government Grants and Special Needs: What Am I Entitled To?

Parents of children with special needs can get government support, but figuring out what you're entitled to and how to claim it takes persistence.

Kids Learning to Read

Help your child build reading skills starting in infancy with simple activities that lay the groundwork for lifelong literacy.

Kids Learning to Write

Your child's writing skills develop in stages from scribbles to letters, and here's what to expect at each age.

Language Development in the Fourth and Fifth Year

Kids aged four and five usually speak in full sentences and can hold conversations, though some speech differences may need professional attention.

Lip Reading for Deaf Children

Lip reading helps deaf children improve communication and learning when combined with hearing aids and proper instruction.

Participating in Your Child's Language Development

Help your child develop strong language skills by talking naturally, reading early and skipping the baby talk.

Speech and Language Delay in Children

When speech and language delays in children might need attention and what typical communication milestones look like by age.

Speech Therapy for Children

Speech therapy helps children improve how they talk and understand language, with evaluations and treatment tailored to each child's needs.

What Causes Stammering in Children?

Stammering in children stems from a mix of genetics, brain differences and social factors rather than a single cause.