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Even Hollywood understands the challenges associated with speech impediments. Look no further than The King’s Speech to see the impact of speech therapy. But how does speech impact learning or cause academic issues? Language skills are the first step to ready and writing. Without language skills social situations become stressful. Increased anxiety about school attendance affects academic […]
Approximately five percent of children in the United States have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD). That might not seem like a lot, but it still works out to more than six million children. More children are being diagnosed with ADHD every year, too. Are you a parent to a child with ADHD? If so, then […]
In 2019, there were more than 44.6 million immigrants living in the US. That’s about 13.7% of the entire US population. They each come with their own unique accent, depending on which country and region they come from. While some immigrants are able to reduce their accent over time, others struggle with accent reduction. Fortunately, there is […]
It’s a daily battle. You’re living inside a body that no longer feels like your own. It moves when you don’t want to move. It refuses to move when you need it to. It is as though your body has been hijacked and you don’t know how to regain control. Now, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is […]
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for about 2.8 million emergency situations. This serious injury is more common than you might think — and the consequences can be hard to recover from. If you or someone close to you has had a TBI, you know just how difficult the recovery can be. It may take months […]
Speech therapy is the savior in more circumstances than many people are aware of. A speech therapist helps those ranging from sufferers of a traumatic brain injury to ADHD students, to those with Alzheimer’s, and much more in-between. When you or a loved one is falling behind in school or not able to communicate the way they’d like […]
ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that can affect speech and mundane social interactions. A person suffering from this disorder can find difficulty in focusing and has an inability to sit still and have self-control. It is important for parents to learn about this disorder and find the right treatment. The best executive training for treating ADHD is […]
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for about 2.8 million emergency situations. This serious injury is more common than you might think — and the consequences can be hard to recover from. If you or someone close to you has had a TBI, you know just how difficult the recovery can be. It may take months […]
Did you know, approximately 40 million people in the U.S have communication disorders? This then begs the question; what’s client-centered therapy? And how can it help speech difficulties? Luckily for you, we’re going to break that down for you here in this article. Let’s dive in! Client-Centered Therapy This is a non-directive form of treatment developed by […]
The prevalence of social language impairment is about 7.7% in children of ages 3-17 years. Children with social communication disorder struggle with effective communication. They may not understand when to respond during a conversation. Others may not know when it’s better for them to keep quiet. Children with social communication disorder (SCD) also lack a good […]