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*Be sure to check out our “Storytime with The Warren Center” video series at the end of this article.* Reading to Babies Reading to your infant may seem a bit silly at times, does he/she even understand what I am saying or doing? Is there any point in my reading if my baby doesn’t understand? You’re not being silly! Truth is, reading is a great way to work on various developmental areas. Your infant might […]

*Be sure to check out our “Storytime with The Warren Center” video series at the end of this article.* Reading to Preschoolers The years between ages three and five are critical to reading growth. Reading not only provides an opportunity for close bonding with your child, but it also sets your child up for academic success and prepares them for a world of literacy that they will soon enter. Research has shown that there are […]

*Be sure to check out our “Storytime with The Warren Center” video series at the end of this article.* Reading to Toddlers Tips for reading with young children: Give your child options (do you want to read Brown bear or Goodnight Moon) You don’t have to read the words on each page, try labeling items on the page, and pairing with a fun sound (i.e., cow…The cow says moo, car… The car goes vroom, bus…The […]

In honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month in May, the team of speech-language pathologists at The Warren Center are encouraging parents of young children to take this extended time at home to improve their children’s communication development. Parents with concerns about their child’s speech and language development should seek assistance from a speech-language pathologist as soon as possible. Many young children experience communication delays, which are highly treatable with early detection. For parents and […]

Now more than ever, we must stand by children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. As you are aware, the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illness, has affected individuals across the United States. In addition to the recently declared state of emergency, school districts have closed and countless physicians have advised vulnerable populations to avoid contact risk at all costs. At present, our offices are closed until further notice. […]

The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Books for Speech and Language Development For many children, gathering around for story time is one of the top childhood memories. Children love hearing the reader describe magical lands and the excitement of discovering colorful illustrations with the turn of every page. For parents, teachers, and caregivers, story time is a great way to settle down from busy activities and a means of boosting future literacy. But did […]