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Parents say there has been a lack of academic and social learning opportunities for children during the pandemic. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images

5 tips to help preschoolers with special needs during the pandemic

The pandemic and shifts to virtual learning have set many children back academically. The setbacks can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities, but recovery is possible.
President Joe Biden speaks during a rally at Infinite Energy Center to mark his 100th day in office on April 29, 2021, in Duluth, Ga. Biden has spoken often about his lifelong struggle with stuttering. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Treatment for stuttering may be most effective when addressing anxiety as well as speech

Stuttering has gained attention since the election of U.S. President Joe Biden, who has had a stutter since childhood. Research is changing how stuttering is understood, as well as approaches to treatment.
Joe Biden delivering his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Joe Biden’s inaugural address gives hope to the millions who stutter

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign and his inauguration mark an important change for the roughly 3 million people in the United States who stutter.
There are common myths about speech problems in children that lead two-thirds of parents concerned about a possible speech impairment to ignore the problem. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Common myths about speech problems in children

Two-thirds of parents concerned about their child’s speech don’t act on their concerns. Why?

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