Worried your child may have a speech or language delay? Learn the early signs of pediatric speech delays and language delays in children, why early intervention is critical, and how therapy supports communication growth. Fisher-Jost Therapy helps families in Frankfort, Mokena, and Manteno give children the tools to thrive.

Fun meets learning! Discover the best holiday gift ideas—board games, toys, and apps—that build speech and language skills while keeping kids engaged and excited.

When kids with speech and language delays seem “stubborn” or unresponsive, it’s often due to challenges with attention and processing—not behavior. This post shares simple, play-based strategies to help your child focus, understand, and communicate more confidently.

In-home speech therapy offers comfort, convenience, and faster progress. Discover how therapy in your child’s natural environment can boost communication skills while fitting seamlessly into family life.

Wondering how to help your child with a frontal lisp? Learn what causes it, when to seek help, and how speech therapy and home strategies can improve speech clarity.

Wondering if your child may need speech therapy? Learn the key milestones for early communication, signs to watch for, and how early intervention can set the stage for lifelong success.

Curious about your child’s speech milestones? Learn what to expect from birth to age five—from first words to full conversations—and when to seek extra support if needed.

Speech therapy helps people of all ages improve communication and swallowing skills. Learn how speech-language pathologists support speech, language, fluency, voice, and more.

Before first words, children develop key communication skills like babbling, eye contact, and joint attention. Learn the early milestones that support speech and language development.

Struggling with a picky eater? Discover practical tips to encourage new foods, build healthy eating habits, and make mealtimes stress-free and enjoyable for your child.

Straw cups aren’t just spill-proof—they support oral motor skills, speech development, dental health, and safe drinking habits. Learn why a straw cup may be the best choice for your child.

Want to boost your child’s communication at home? Learn simple, effective strategies—like labeling, imitation, and short phrases—that support speech development and vocabulary growth.

Inspired by helping my nonverbal cousin speak his first word, I became a speech-language pathologist. Now, I’m dedicated to helping children achieve communication milestones and reach their full potential.