Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
As we gobble down the last bite of our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, it officially becomes gift buying season. And toys are always on everyone’s gift list. As the mom of four boys, ages 2-16, I firmly believe that when it comes to toys, more is not merrier. And in my role as speech pathologist and […]
Children with ADHD struggle with their impulse control. They can often be disorganized and struggle with following any tasks that are made up of many steps. This can translate into problems at school, affect friendships and harm their career prospects in the longer term. The technical term for the skills they are lacking is executive […]
“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book. “ —Frank Serafini, author Kids generally learn to read until third grade. After third grade, they read to learn. Reading is the basis of learning and the benefits are many. On […]
A mom recently posted in a Facebook group that she was looking for fair-priced speech therapy for her child. With the proliferation of discount stores, rebates, coupons and senior discounts, we have become very savvy consumers. We want the best price without sacrificing the quality of services. A good “quality” licensed speech therapist, whether they […]
Approximately 7.6 percent of the U.S. adult population (17.9 million people) suffers from some kind of voice disorder. There are many different voice disorders one can be diagnosed with, but vocal nodules are one of the most common. If you suspect you have vocal nodules, keep reading to learn more about the condition and how to deal […]
Maybe you’re thinking it’s too late for you or a loved one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get help with their speech. You’ve heard it’s about time to grow out of it, or that the prime time for language learning is over. They echo these excuses. While these misconceptions are completely understandable, you might not […]
Most of us are familiar with the testing accommodation of “extended time.” And to many of us, the ability to apply for extra time is generally perceived to be linked to a specific learning or physical disability: a student who writes slowly, has ADHD and is easily distractible in a large group setting or has […]
Good news for Florida residents! Your child may be eligible for the Gardiner Scholarship. Also known as the PLSA, Personal Learning Scholarship Account, this NEW financial program is designed to better meet the individual educational and therapeutic needs of Florida children with disabilities, ages 3-22 (or 12th grade.) If your child qualifies for the PLSA, you can purchase […]
To Call or Not To Call? That is the Question! Sometimes I think children should be born with a playbook. Not that the experience of having older children does not count in child rearing. It’s just that each child is different and as a result our response to each one needs to be carefully tailored […]
More than 10 million people all over the world currently live with Parkinson’s disease. If you or someone you love is part of this group, you know how difficult it can be, especially when you begin to struggle with your speech and swallowing abilities. While speech and swallowing problems are common among people with Parkinson’s disease, they […]