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May 23, 2017 analiciafernandez@gmail.com No comments exist

4 things you should know about stuttering by Analicia Lucas, SLP Analicia Lucas provides pediatric and adult speech therapy services in San Diego.   1) How should I talk to a person who stutters?   Many people think that saying “slow down,” “take a deep breath,” “don’t be nervous,” or “just say what you want…

January 7, 2017 analiciafernandez@gmail.com No comments exist

3 ways to help your toddler learn to talk by Analicia Lucas, SLP Analicia Lucas provides pediatric speech therapy services in San Diego.  Is your child 1-3 years old and hardly using any words?  There are many ways you can help them to become comfortable communicating.  It all starts with how you interact with your…

December 16, 2016 analiciafernandez@gmail.com No comments exist

If I teach my child “baby signs,” will it delay their speech? by Analicia Lucas, SLP Analicia Lucas provides pediatric speech therapy services in San Diego.   There is a myth that your child will not use their voice if they rely on gestures or “baby signs” too much. But there is a lot of…

December 14, 2016 analiciafernandez@gmail.com

Should I wait to see if my toddler catches up? Why early intervention is important by Analicia Lucas, SLP Analicia Lucas provides pediatric speech therapy services in San Diego.   “Why isn’t my toddler talking?” As a speech therapist, I am often asked this question by concerned parents of 2 to 3-year-olds. The answer can…

December 14, 2016 analiciafernandez@gmail.com

Milestones Speech Sound Developmental Norms by Analicia Lucas, SLP Analicia Lucas provides pediatric speech therapy services in San Diego.   These speech sounds typically develop within these age groups, with girls generally developing sooner than boys.   1 – 3 years old:         N, P, M, H, W, B 2 – 3.5 years old:     …