Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Everyone wants their children to thrive in school, right? Unfortunately, communication difficulties can make that harder. Between 8% and 9% of young children (before first grade) present some form of speech disorder or difficulty. That can be an extra hurdle for a child who already struggles to succeed. Many children struggle to communicate their needs and thoughts […]
Executive dysfunction can be difficult for people of all ages and in all situations. For children trying to manage a remote learning or training schedule, though, it can be even more frustrating. Children haven’t yet developed executive functioning strategies to help aid them in their abilities to focus and complete tasks. These strategies are even […]
It’s estimated that nearly six million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s disease. While many people may assume that there’s nothing they can do to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s this is actually not the case. There are several brain exercises for seniors as well as younger people that can help keep the mind healthy and sharp. Stimulating the […]
It’s all about the setup. As the mom of four boys, ages 4-18, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of virtual learning during the last four months. But as the founder of Great Speech, an online speech therapy platform, I have discovered how to maximize learning success by setting up the physical space as well […]
After a car crash or sports injury, you might feel the need to shrug off the pain. Unfortunately, waiting too long to receive treatment could turn a minor knock to the head into a severe brain injury. In fact, there are about 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injuries each year. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for 235,000 […]
If you stutter, you are not alone: more than 70 million people worldwide are stutterers. That’s one in every 100. In the US alone, more than 3 million people stutter. When you stutter, you may avoid social situations because you feel insecure about your speech skills. This insecurity can lead to isolation, is harmful to relationships, and […]
The decision to see a speech-language pathologist is never an easy one to make, but it’s always in the best interest of the patient. Early intervention for children as young as the age of three can make a difference in the coming years. Once you’ve decided to see a speech-language pathologist, you probably have a lot of questions! […]
It’s no secret that most people have insecurities. These are simply characteristics of ourselves that we are self-conscious about. For example, some people are short, while other people hate the color of their hair, while someone else might feel highly insecure about the shape of their nose. Stuttering is something that often causes embarrassment. Fortunately, there […]
A moderate to severe brain injury can change the course of someone’s life in mere seconds. Car crashes are one of the most common sources of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Other causes can include falls, blows to the head, oxygen deprivation (as in drowning), and even shockwaves from military devices. Depending on the specifics of the injury, […]
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 […]