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It didn’t take the movie “The King’s Speech” to bring the frustration of stuttering to the forefront. What it did is give it a “royal” boost. It also reminded us of the important role a speech therapist can play in remediating this “common” speech dysfluency. What are the signs of stuttering? The signs and symptoms […]
Every year in the United States, approximately 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injury (also known as TBI) occur. Traumatic brain injuries come with a wide range of symptoms, including changes in consciousness, confusion, vision changes, and changes in speaking ability. Even a very mild traumatic brain injury can have a negative effect on your speaking ability. […]
We carry them for nine months, birth them and often are the primary caregiver. Then why do babies generally say dada before mama? Fashion designer Rachel Zoe shared her frustration with PEOPLE “They always say, ‘Dada,’ first and I don’t know what that is,” Zoe said after her son finally said mama at 12 months. […]
About 1.7 million people suffer from a TBI every year, and 80% of these people are treated at an emergency department and then released again. Unfortunately, this first treatment may not be enough for you to recover completely. If you don’t have the right support, from professionals and family, you are likely to lose your job within […]
How to get rid of an accent?
First up, don’t be embarrassed about your accent, it means that you can speak more than one language! Did you know that 40% of the world’s population can only speak one?
Furthermore, if you can speak 3 languages or more fluently, you rank among only 13% of the world’s population.
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. […]
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 […]