Tongue-tie in Children: What It Is, Its Consequences, and the Role of the Speech therapist
Tongue-tie in Children: What It Is, Its Consequences, and the Role of the Speech therapist As a specialized speech therapist, I evaluate tongue mobility and work with otolaryngologists to address tongue-tie in children, both in Malaga and online. A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition in which the frenulum (the tissue connecting the underside of the […]
Atypical Swallowing: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
Atypical Swallowing: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment As a specialized speech therapist, I treat atypical swallowing in children on a daily basis, both in Malaga and online. Atypical swallowing (or persistent infantile swallowing) is a swallowing pattern in which the tongue pushes against or between the teeth instead of resting properly against the roof of the […]
Mouth Breathing in Children: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment
Mouth Breathing in Children: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment As a specialized speech therapist, I treat mouth breathing in children on a daily basis, both in Malaga and online. Mouth breathing in children is one of the most common myofunctional disorders in speech therapy practice. Although it may seem a minor habit, its consequences on speech […]
Stuttering: Causes, Symptoms, and Speech Therapy Treatment
Stuttering: Causes, Symptoms, and Speech Therapy Treatment Stuttering is a speech disorder that can affect children and adults, and for which a speech therapist can make a significant difference. What is stuttering? Stuttering, also called dysphemia, is a speech fluency disorder characterized by repetitions of sounds, syllables or words, speech blocks and prolonged pauses between […]
Articulation disorders | When to consult a speech therapist
Articulation disorders in children: how to detect and when to consult a speech therapist Articulation disorders in children are one of the most common causes of speech therapy consultation. They affect the correct production of sounds and can hinder speech comprehension. Early evaluation and intervention are key to preventing language and school delays. What are […]
Bilingual children and language development
Do bilingual children have more difficulties in language development? Do bilingual children have more difficulties in language development? This is a frequent question among parents and educators. Language development in bilingual children may follow a different rhythm than in monolingual children, but this does not necessarily mean that there is a delay. In this article, […]
