Children begin to communicate the moment they are born. From cries to coos, parents learn their child’s communication without the use of words. One fun way parents can interact and play with their child is through music. Music can serve many communicative purposes. Singing a soft lullaby to a tired child can drift the child to sleep. Participating in finger …
Occurring in 1 in every 600 births, clefts are one of the most common birth defects in the US. Clefts form early on in pregnancy (between 4-8 weeks after conception) when the facial prominences (group of cells) are fusing together. Three common types of clefts are as follows: (1) Cleft Lip is when the tissues of the upper lip have …
Communication comes in many forms. From a cry to express hunger to rhythmic kicks of their feet to show excitement, children begin communicating in the earliest years of their life. For most, communication continues to develop and becomes an everyday effortless activity; however, for individuals with disabilities, communication can be a constant obstacle.
