The end of summer has arrived, and it’s time to send your little one off to preschool! Parents are often nervous for this new transition and are curious about what they can do to help their child thrive in a preschool environment. From a speech and language perspective, there are tons of great activities parents […]

At Chicago Speech and Reading Center, parents often ask us to suggest toys and games that will help promote their child’s speech and language development. In today’s world, it can often be difficult to separate the good from the bad. You have come to the right place! We are here to help you choose quality […]

Many children struggle with learning to read while others quickly master the ability to decode. For those children who are at risk for reading difficulties down the road, early development of phonological awareness can be the path to reading mastery. Research has repeatedly shown that a strong grasp of these foundational skills can truly predict […]

Believe it or not, speech therapists play a very important role in treating dyslexia. Our extensive knowledge in language and phonetics gives us a very solid background in understanding the foundation of the disorder and how to successfully treat it. At Chicago Speech and Reading Center, we are trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach to […]

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I am often asked questions such as, “When will my baby start talking?” or “Is my toddler on the right track?” Parents frequently wonder whether or not their child is developing typically in terms of speech and language skills.  The short answer: every child grows at his or her own rate!  This […]