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When a listener reached out with her story about her son's speech delays, it struck a chord with me. We're peeling back the layers on parenting instincts and speech development with the help of Erin Honbarrier, a seasoned speech and language pathologist and homeschooling mother. Erin's expertise shines a light on the often-neglected early signs and interventions that can redefine a child's communication journey. We navigate the complex crossroads of speech versus language, how they intersect with play, and the transformative power of early intervention, laying out a roadmap for parents to follow their instincts and seek the support their child might need.

Takeaways

• Trust your intuition as a parent and seek assessment if you have concerns about your child's speech and language development.
• Speech and language development is a spectrum that encompasses communication from infancy to childhood.
• Functional language development, including the ability to communicate needs, is crucial for children's overall well-being.
• Early intervention, including speech therapy and other services, can greatly benefit children with speech and language issues. Early intervention services are available state to state and are free for children who qualify before their third birthday.
• Assessments for speech and language delays can be done through the early intervention program, usually through Child Find.
• Services can be covered by insurance or obtained through sliding scale options.
• It's never too late to seek help for speech and language delays, even in high school or adulthood.

In the Denver area and want to see about Speech and Language Therapy Services with our guest, Erin Honbarrier? Email erinhonbarrier@gmail.com

Colorado: www.eicolorado.org (site for some background information about early intervention, resources and materials for families, and help if you need to refer a child for services)

Developmental Delay Fact Sheet
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/dd/

To find State-by-State Early Intervention programs

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