Some Common Myths:

Articulation & Phonological Process Therapy
"My child cannot say the /s/- and /r/-sounds yet, but I think he will outgrow it." (For example a 5 year old)

Auditory Perceptual Abilities
(Phonics / Reading / Writing)
"The teacher says our child is overactive, disruptive and does not listen to instruction. I think she is overreacting."

Language Delays and/or Disorders
"I let my child watch educational DVD's and page through books on his own while we as parents are busy in the evening."

Early Communication Intervention for infants and toddlers
"My child hears fine, he is just stubborn; he chooses not to listen when I speak."

Stuttering Therapy
"I just tell my child to speak slower and think before he speaks."

Voice Therapy
"My voice has become hoarse again, but it will get better like it did before."

Neurological Disorders
"There is nothing wrong with my speech or intellect; I just forget some words sometimes."

Swallowing Disorders
"We give my mother water to drink, although she coughs, because she is very thirsty." (Mother had a stroke)

Speech & Voice Coaching
"When I speak fast, people appreciate that I deal with the issue urgently, even though I have to repeat myself often."