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A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works with people who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Most often, a TBI occurs during a car or motorcycle accident. One can also occur in near-drowning accidents when the brain is deprived of oxygen. During recovery, the SLP’s focus is on the patient’s communication. SLPs also focus on muscles […]
Despite similarities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SCD). SCD first appeared in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in 2013. SCD is a newer discovery and the symptoms of ASD and SCD are similar, even overlapping, yet different. A person struggling with SCD may have trouble with tones or sharing their thoughts. Speech, nonverbal communication, […]
When it comes to learning to read it can be a tough thing for your child to do. In fact, one in every five students struggles with learning to read in school. Reading isn’t always an easy thing to tackle and going to school can be very difficult for the students who don’t have a grasp on […]
40 million Americans suffer from communication and speech disorders. Unfortunately, not every city or town has speech therapy readily available to help. The good news is, through the use of online speech therapy, patients can get the help they need when they need it and from the comfort of their own home. If you or someone […]
Communication is one of the most important tools you’ll ever use, both in your personal life and in your professional life. If you or your child is struggling with a speech issue, you naturally feel worried and frustrated. Online speech therapy just may be the key you need to unlock a whole new world of […]
Speech is one of the greatest abilities we’re given in life. It’s one of the most important and diverse forms of expression which draws people closer together and helps individuals stand up for themselves, too. Not to mention, for singers and talk show hosts, their voice is how they make their money! If you’re among the […]
Language disorders are just as individual as the people experiencing them. That being said, they do broadly fall into two categories — expressive and receptive language disorders. If you’re seeking support for your language disorder, or that of your child, it helps to understand these two terms and the differences between them. Let us guide […]
Reading, writing, and arithmetic. Those have been the educational focal points for centuries. They are the building blocks of all that we learn and all that we do in our lives. However, there is a misconception that the importance of reading comprehension ends after we finish our schooling. That’s definitely not true. Being able to read, […]
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One of the most devastating effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia is the struggle to communicate. From the ability to speak clearly to struggling to form complete thoughts, dementia can make it challenging to communicate with patients. About 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and have to deal with the debilitating effects of the disease. If we could improve […]