May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! This month raises awareness of communication disorders, and promotes and celebrates the knowledge, dedication, and remarkable impacts of Speech Language Pathologists.
What is Speech?
The ability to physically produce the sounds and sound pattern (articulation) of language with the appropriate rhythm and vocal quality.
What is Language?
Language is the symbolic, rule governed system that is used to convey a message. In English, the symbols can be spoken or written words.
What is Communication?
Communication is the process used to convey a message in order to establish a shared understanding with others.
Screening events are held during the month of May to increase awareness of developmental milestones and to promote early detection of communication disorders.
The Speech and Language Center (451 Andover Street suite165, North Andover) is offering FREE speech and language screenings for children 18 months - 6 years.
Screen Dates:
Call 978-794-1899 to schedule
Supporting Communication and Language:
- Listen and respond to your child
- Play, talk, read with your child
- Talk about what you are doing and what your child is doing
- Use a lot of different words
- Familiarize yourself with speech and language milestones
- Continue to follow the Merrimack Valley Macaroni Kid Speech Bubble articles for a variety of easy, fun, and affordable activities that you can support and enhance your children’s speech and language skills at home!
