Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
The diagnosis of autism often comes with the five-letter disclaimer: never Your child will never speak, never go to college or never hold a job. My experience as speech therapist has proven otherwise. While there are never any guarantees in life for any child, the word never should never be used. The world is changing. […]
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Everyone has an accent. No matter where you go in life, you take your accent with you. It is part of your personal identity and reflects your unique characteristics and background. Some people have regional accents, like a Southern drawl or the Texas twang. Others have foreign accents which indicate that they were born or […]
Reading comprehension problems are lifelong issues that can truly hurt anyone’s learning process. These problems can take many different forms, from ADHD to dyslexia. But, people with these learning issues typically show some of the same signs. It’s important to look out for these signs as an indicator of a comprehension problem. If you believe […]
Are you concerned that your child might have expressive language disorder? It can be worrying when your child’s language abilities seem to be behind those of their peers. The more you learn about expressive language delay, the sooner you can take action and do what’s best for your child. Understanding more about the symptoms of language […]
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It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. This is true for the 40 million Americans who suffer from communication disorders–articulation disorders ranking high on the list. 5% of first-grade children have obvious speech disorders and more than three million people stutter. Articulation disorders (Speech Sound Disorders-SSD), are disorders that affect the form of speech […]
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 […]
Is your son’s desk a disaster? Has your daughter’s teacher mentioned she has trouble focusing in class? You may have seen subtle signs in your child suggesting ADHD. Sometimes I think our culture of multi-tasking and the constant barrage of text messages is a factor in our inability to concentrate. But while you are checking […]
Are you looking to help your child improve their vocabulary, but aren’t sure where to begin? Helping your child build their vocabulary is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for them. Not only will a strong vocabulary help them in school, but it will also help them in everyday life. A strong […]