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Communication

  • Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

    Teens spend much of the day outside the home, but it’s important that you take time every day to talk with your teen to share opinions, ideas, and information.

  • Communication and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

    Your baby’s range of sounds and facial expressions continues to grow, and your baby is also imitating sounds, which are the first attempts at speaking.

  • Communication and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old

    Communicating with a child is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding experiences for both parent and child. Learn how to connect with your 6- to 12-year-old.

  • Communication and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

    Babies this age might be about to say their first words, and communicate using body language. Read more about communicating with your baby.

  • Communication and Your Newborn

    From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you’ll know what your baby needs – a diaper change, a feeding, or your touch.

  • Delayed Speech or Language Development

    Knowing how speech and language develop can help you figure out if you should be concerned or if your child is right on schedule.

  • Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?

    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Hearing Aids

    Hearing aids are the main treatment for a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). They work by making sounds louder.

  • Hearing Loss

    Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.

  • I Think My Child Might Have Autism. What Should I Do?

    If you think that your child might have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it’s important get an evaluation. Kids with ASD need extra help, and the earlier treatment starts, the better.