Written by Brianna Hennen, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy Each May, Better Hearing and Speech Month raises awareness about communication and feeding disorders—and the important role speech-language therapy plays in helping children succeed. What Pediatric Therapy Supports Pediatric speech-language therapy supports children who have difficulty with speaking, understanding language, social communication, thinking skills, or feeding. These challenges can affect how a child learns, interacts with others, and participates in everyday activities. The good news is that early support can make a meaningful difference. Common Reasons Children Are Referred Speech-language pathologists work with children experiencing a wide range of needs. Some children...