Calgary West Speech-Language Pathology

Calgary Speech-Language Pathologist Blog

Sharing insights about speech-language development for families and parents

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Why Is the “R” Sound So Tough for Kids to Master?

If you’ve ever noticed your child saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or “cah” for “car,” you’re not alone! The “R” sound is one of the most common speech errors in children—and also one of the trickiest sounds to master. As speech-language pathologists, we often get questions from parents wondering why this sound seems so much harder than others.

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Late Talkers: How to Support Your Child’s First Words

Late Talkers: How to Support Your Child’s First Words Waiting for your child’s first words is such an exciting time. We watch for those sweet “mama” or “dada” moments and imagine all the things they’ll soon be able to share with us. But sometimes, the words don’t come when we

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