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Supporting Your Child’s Speech, Language, & Feeding Development

 

At Happy Little Speech, we believe in equipping parents, caregivers, and professionals with the best tools to support children's speech, language, and feeding skills. This page is your go-to resource for development milestones, referral guidelines, finding financial assistance, and expert-backed strategies.

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Whether you're tracking your child's progress, looking for therapy funding, or seeking practical tips, we've got you covered! Browse our downloadable PDFs, infographics, and referral guides to find the resources that best support your child’s speech and feeding journey.

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Comprehensive Milestone Guide

Understand Your Child’s Journey
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Every child develops at their own pace, but having a comprehensive guide can help parents and caregivers track progress across multiple areas of development. Our milestone sheets uniquely combine speech, language, feeding, and social-emotional skills in one easy-to-follow resource for ages 10 months to 5 years.

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Milestone information is from ASHA.org (2024), CDC.gov (2024), Crowe, K., & McLeod, S. (2020), and LinguiSystems Guide to Communication Milestones (2012th ed.) - curated by Happy Little Speech.

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When to Refer: A Guide for Pediatricians

Early intervention is key! If you’re wondering when to advise parents to seek professional support, these resources provide clear referral guidelines.

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Funding Resources
 

Making Speech & Feeding Therapy Accessible

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Therapy is an important investment, and financial assistance is available! Explore insurance coverage, state programs, and nonprofit grants to help cover therapy costs.

Parent & Caregiver Support

You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate


Small, everyday interactions can boost your child’s speech and feeding development! We’ve compiled expert-recommended strategies, book lists, and community resources to help you support their growth at home.

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