Tag: Trouble with Speech

Understanding Down Syndrome and Speech Challenges: The Role of Early Intervention

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21 (most commonly trisomy 21). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States, occurring in about 1 in

The Impact of Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids on Pediatric Speech, Swallowing, and Beyond: Insights from a Speech-Language Pathologist

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids (lymphoid tissues in the nasal passages and the throat) are issues that some may feel are common and insignificant. Tonsils and adenoids can become enlarged due to allergies, irritants (i.e., smoke, reflux), or following bacterial or viral infection. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids change the structure of

Tag: Trouble with Speech

Understanding Down Syndrome and Speech Challenges: The Role of Early Intervention

The Impact of Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids on Pediatric Speech, Swallowing, and Beyond: Insights from a Speech-Language Pathologist

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