Episode 52 | Helping Children With Speech & Language Difficulties

In this episode, Janet speaks with Paula ​Rosen about the challenges some children face with speech and language development and how early intervention can make a lasting impact.

Paula is ​a ​licensed ​Speech Language ​Pathologist ​who ​has ​over 30 ​years ​of ​experience ​as both ​a ​school ​clinician ​and private ​practitioner ​treating children of all ages. She ​currently ​is part of the multi-disciplinary team ​at ​Wonderspeak ​clinic ​in Toronto, where she works with adults and professionals to ​build ​confidence ​in ​their ​workplace ​communications.

Janet and Paula discuss the spectrum of ways children might struggle with speech and language difficulties including articulation, stuttering, language processing and the impact that can have on self-esteem, as well as, learning and development. They also share actionable ways parents and teachers can support a child who may have speech or language difficulties.

You can find out more about Paula and her work on her website: www.paularosen.ca