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Speech and Language Development Milestones: Children 0-4 years

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Babies, toddlers and children all go through various stages when it comes to learning language  and vary in their development of speech and language skills. However, they follow a natural progression or timetable for mastering the skills of language.  A checklist of milestones for the normal development of speech and language skills in children from birth to 4 years of age is included below. We definitely haven’t covered everything here, but this should give you a general idea about the stages infants, toddlers and children go through with regards to language development up to the age of 4.     How do speech and language develop? The first 3 years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing, is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. These skills develop best in a world that is rich with sounds, sights, and consistent exposure to the speech and language of others. There appear to be critical periods for speech and language development in infants and y

ADHD: Top 9 Common Misconceptions You Didn’t Know

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ADHD has become one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders of the modern day, but there are still a ton of misconceptions circulating about this particular condition. To fill you in on everything you need to know about the truth on ADHD, we are here to debunk any of the myths you may have heard. All you have to do is keep reading! 1).   ADHD Is a Kid’s Disorder This condition often appears in children, but it can form in adults as well. Additionally, it can follow children throughout their life. An estimated 10% of kids are diagnosed, but roughly 4% of adults have the disorder as well. In many cases of adult ADHD, the condition is overlooked due to this misconception. 2).   They Will ‘Outgrow’ It It is possible that kids can mature out of this condition, but it doesn’t always happen. Approximately 70% of children who have symptoms will continue to battle throughout adulthood. 3).   It Has to Be Treated with Medication It is important that ADHD be addressed and treated, althou