Speech Therapy Blog Posts

Bridging the Communication Gap for Infants and Toddlers Baby sign language is a powerful tool that helps infants and toddlers communicate their wants and needs before they are able to verbalize....

At Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, we believe that meaningful learning often happens in the simple, everyday moments, like during storytime! In the video available below, Ms. Megan, one of our...

It is morning time, and you and your child are heading out the door. You turn to your child and say, “Time for school! Are you excited?” and instead of answering with “yay!” or “yes!”, they repeat...

Breath support is a foundational skill for talking, eating, and staying regulated, and it develops long before a child says their first word. At Hummingbird, we use playful tools like horns,...

“It will confuse him.”“It will slow her development down.”“Just start with one language.” How many times have we heard these unchecked statements from well-meaning practitioners, friends, or loved...

What Can I Expect During My Child’s Speech and Language Evaluation? When your child gets referred for a speech and language evaluation at Hummingbird, the first question you may ask is “What will...

As parents, we hang onto every word our little ones say—from their first "mama" or "dada" to their endless stories about dinosaurs, unicorns, or their favorite game. But what happens when those...

Breathing is essential to your child’s health and development, yet many children unknowingly develop mouth breathing habits that can impact their sleep, energy levels, and overall well-being. At...