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Was your child or loved one receiving speech therapy before the coronavirus pandemic? It’s important that they continue with this therapy so they don’t lose ground. Today, telepractice provides an option for face-to-face therapy sessions. One study compared therapy provided in-person to that provided through telepractice. They found that both groups of students made significant speech sound production […]
In the mid-2000s to the late 2010s, our understanding of ADHD increased tenfold. That understanding led to more people being diagnosed than ever, as physicians had more research-backed criteria to go off of. That increase in diagnoses, however, was questioned by the general public. They felt doctors were over-diagnosing and over-medicating, but they weren’t. In […]
If you’ve ever had a concussion, you’ve probably felt a little out of sorts for a while — especially if the concussion was mild. Some people experience severe concussions, and multiple ones at that. We know that the body is an incredible machine. It’s capable of healing itself and allowing people to recover from things they’ve never […]
School is out. But it’s not a snow day nor a vacation week. You may be tempted to dump your daily routine and transition to a vacation mentality. But this coronavirus hiatus from school and work has no definite end date, a cause for anxiety. It’s also an opportunity. While our older children will be […]
Coronavirus has been officially declared a pandemic. Schools are closed in some parts of the country. Businesses and healthcare offices may be next. Some consumers are worried they will not be able to access the speech therapy services they need- for themselves or for their family members and they are researching online speech therapy alternatives […]
From the moment a child is born, they are continually maturing and developing. Perhaps one of the most critical developments for a child is within their social-emotional health. Speech plays an essential role in this development. People love communicating, which is why it is one of the most essential skills for an individual to develop. […]
After a stroke, many survivors may experience aphasia. This is a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to understand language. Aphasia can limit a person’s ability to write, read, or speak. However, even though a stroke may compromise a victim’s language skill, many survivors are finding a new method for communicating: singing. Although being able to sing […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects both children and adults throughout the US and around the world. But when the doctor hands you this label, what makes up the ingredients of the diagnosis? Most people understand the basics like excitability and difficulty focusing. But, many do not know about ADHD and stuttering. Understanding ADHD and […]
Child reading comprehension is often a focus at school, but reading comprehension for adults can also be an issue. The importance of reading comprehension doesn’t go away when you’re an adult. It helps you learn and understand what you read when you go to college, take classes, or learn new content at work. Strong comprehension allows you […]
When it comes to learning to read it can be a tough thing for your child to do. In fact, one in every five students struggles with learning to read in school. Reading isn’t always an easy thing to tackle and going to school can be very difficult for the students who don’t have a grasp on […]