As a parent, it can be distressing to discover that your child may have a speech disorder. It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when faced with the task of finding the right speech pathologist for your child. With so many options available, it’s important to know what to look for to ensure your child is …
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There are so many milestones in children’s lives, especially in the infant and toddler years. Among these are the feeding milestones. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s growth and development. While every child develops at a different pace, these milestones provide a guideline for parents to monitor their child’s progress and allow them to …
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Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) are abnormal movement patterns of the face and mouth which affect an individual’s ability to properly use the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat. OMD can cause difficulties with speech, eating, and breathing. Let’s explore the symptoms, causes, and impact of OMD, and how speech therapy can help. Symptoms of …
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A stroke is a life-altering and traumatic event that can leave an individual with lasting physical and mental impairments. Individuals recovering from a stroke often have difficulty communicating, swallowing, and speaking clearly. Speech therapy can help those who have had a stroke regain their ability to communicate effectively by providing them with techniques and strategies …
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Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that impacts an individual’s motor functions, such as walking, talking, and other movements. It can also result in stiffness, shaking, and impaired balance and coordination. However, the symptom many people with Parkinson’s find most disarming is the inability to communicate clearly. This in conjunction with the disease itself can …
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While feeding comes naturally to most infants and toddlers, some need a little help to get the hang of it. All children have some difficulty at first with suckling, bottle feeding, transitioning to solid foods, or drinking from a cup but most of them adapt quickly. Those children that continue to struggle may have a …
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Ten Signs your Preschooler will Benefit from Speech Therapy As Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) we often receive many questions concerning preschool language and speech development. It tends to be a hard age for parents to determine if errors are developmentally appropriate or if their child may need extra help. Here are top ten points to …
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That time of year has arrived. While it may be sad to see summer end many children and parents are excited for the start of a new school year. As with every year you want your child’s school year to be a success both socially and academically. Pursuing private Speech Therapy may help to optimize …
School will be out soon and you might be worried that your child may not get the speech help that’s needed over the break. Good news is there are plenty of fun and creative ways to continue speech work with your child over the summer! The Alphabet Game: If you find you and your child …
April is National Autism Awareness Month which was designated by the Autism Society of America to not only promote awareness, but to help insure that everyone with autism has a fair shot at the highest possible quality of life. Speech Language Pathology (SLP) is used to help patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop both …
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