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Thumb sucking is a normal self-soothing behavior in infants and toddlers. It becomes a concern when it persists past the age of four to six, because this prolonged habit can affect dental development, palate shape, and speech patterns. The good news is that persistent thumb sucking is highly treatable with the right approach. Mequon Speech and Learning Connection offers thumbsucking elimination programs for children in the Milwaukee and Mequon area. The Impact of Prolonged Th

Deciding to schedule a speech therapy evaluation for your child is one of the most proactive things a parent can do. Many families wait months or years after noticing concerns before seeking evaluation, often because they're unsure whether their child's development is actually concerning or because they're uncertain what the evaluation process involves. This post explains what a speech-language pathology evaluation looks like at Mequon Speech and Learning Connection, what que

Thumb, finger, and pacifier sucking is developmentally normal in infants and toddlers. These habits provide comfort, help regulate arousal, and support sleep. Most children naturally reduce and eventually stop these habits between ages 2 and 4, typically when social awareness of the habit increases or peer feedback begins. When sucking habits persist past age 4 to 5, however, the effects on oral development become clinically significant. Thumbsucking elimination programs at M

A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) happens when the band of tissue under the tongue is too short or tight. This keeps the tongue from moving freely, which can cause problems with breastfeeding in babies. In older children and adults, it can lead to trouble with speech, jaw growth, and even sleep. Simply having a doctor cut the tie does not fix everything. The tongue has to unlearn old habits and learn how to move properly. At Mequon Speech and Learning Connection, we focus on helpi