Possessing strong vocabulary and grammar skills are the building blocks for being successful in reading, writing, and speaking. They help your child feel more confident, participate more effectively in conversations, and succeed in school. If your child is struggling with any of these areas, early support from a speech-language pathologist can make a big difference. My goal is to help children build a strong foundation in language that will support their learning, relationships, and self-esteem for years to come.

Grammar

As parents, we all want our children to thrive—in school and in life. Strong language skills, especially in grammar (syntax and morphology), play a key role in that success.

Research shows that children who understand and use complex sentences tend to have stronger reading comprehension, which supports learning across all subjects.

These skills also help children communicate clearly, solve problems, and express themselves with confidence—essential abilities for both school and everyday life.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is the set of words a child understands and uses. For preschoolers and early school-age children, strong vocabulary skills are key to expressing themselves and understanding others.

As children learn to read, vocabulary becomes essential for reading comprehension. Research shows that children with larger vocabularies become stronger readers and perform better in school.

When children can express themselves clearly, they feel more confident, engage in conversations, ask for help, and build stronger relationships with peers and adults.