About Marla

Marla Zerbib, M.A., CCC/SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist at the Kafuman Children’s Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor & Social Connections, Inc.

Marla has an undergrad degree from the University of Windsor and earned her master’s in speech and language pathology from Wayne State University. She has worked with children for over 14 years, in both private practice and school settings.

3 Studies That Show the Benefits of an Early Diagnosis of Autism

Brain Scans Autism

In today’s day and age, almost everyone has some knowledge of autism – from news articles, TV shows or film, or from a personal relationship with someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The probability of knowing someone living with ASD is on the rise at an alarming rate. According to the United States Centers for [...]

How to expand your child’s vocabulary with summer verbs

Summer Verbs

Summertime brings loads of options for outdoor activities to fill those hot summer days and nights.  Being able to enjoy nature, see neighbors and friends, and take in the beauty of this world we live in brings so many opportunities to be active and opens the door to natural conversations with your children. Summer is [...]

29 Milestones for Speech and Hearing Development

Early Intervention

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. What does that mean to you as a parent? If you are having doubts about your child’s speech and language development, wondering if your child is reaching those speech milestones on time, questions are probably swirling in your mind: Do they have enough words in their vocabulary? Do [...]

Spring Cleaning with Your Special Needs Child

special needs spring cleaning

How spring cleaning can help with Speech and Language Do you ever feel like there just isn’t time to work with your child on speech and language?  With your busy schedule, several jobs, and tons of errands and chores, the day slips away before you know it. Here’s a way to check two things off [...]

15 tips to make sure your child is ready for the holidays

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With the holiday season approaching there are numerous exciting, new activities that children will be experiencing. These experiences can bring joy and family memories to cherish in the years to come. However, many children have challenges with changes in their routine and can become over-stimulated by the various sights, sounds, smells, and people who will [...]

“Auditory Overload” a Challenge for Many Kids

Auditory

As a parent have you ever noticed that your child exhibits some of the following behaviors? Says “huh?” or “what?” frequently Has difficulty with phonics and speech sound discrimination Often misunderstands what is said Constantly requests information be repeated Has poor receptive and expressive language Is easily distracted Has difficulty following and carrying out verbal, [...]