VPD can happen for different reasons, including structural differences, muscle weakness, or learned speech patterns. Understanding the type of VPD your child has is key to finding the right treatment, whether that’s speech therapy, surgery, or a combination of both.

Here are some tips to build vocabulary, encourage communication, and strengthen language comprehension—all while splashing in the tub! 

Social Pragmatic Communication refers to how we use language in social situations, including understanding and following social rules, interpreting non-verbal cues, and using appropriate expressions based on the context and environment.

Receptive language is the ability to understand and process the language that we hear, read, or see. It involves comprehending words, sentences, and conversations. 

An initial evaluation is a crucial part of the process, as it helps the speech-language pathologist understand your unique needs and create a personalized treatment plan.