There is a period of time in all children's expressive language development in which you may see dysfluencies of speech (stuttering). We all use some dysfluencies in our speech (pausing, saying "um" or "like"), but when should you consult with a speech pathologist to see if testing or therapy is needed?&nbsp;
 
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Season 2, Episode 29: When Your Child Leaves off Sounds or Syllables

Does your toddler use less words than expected for their age? Have you read all of the books, tried the educational toys, talked to your friends, and watched the videos? This podcast is recorded by a licensed speech pathologist, for parents, and outlines the reason for Early Intervention Speech Therapy, and how to use strategies to help your emerging talker use more words to communicate.