A Mother’s perspective Formal research studies have been unable to demonstrate a consistent link between otitis media with effusion, OME, and speech and/or language difficulties.  Many speech-language pathologists feel as though they have seen and heard many compelling cases which reinforce the hypothesis that chronic and recurrent OME affects speech and language development. I have…

Parents of young children may hear healthcare providers, daycare providers, friends, and/or relatives talk about the negative impact of a child’s pacifier use.  There have been studies that show a link between prolonged pacifier use and dental abnormalities and increased ear infections, both of which have been linked to the development of speech and language…