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Did you know? Causes and Impact of TBI on Communication Skills Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic neurological condition that is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, and everyone’s experience is different. TBI is defined as an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology. Most commonly, people get a TBI from a fall, firearm-related […]
One of the most widely reported symptoms of long COVID is difficulty thinking or concentrating, also known as brain fog. Such a cognitive disconnect causes a variety of speech communication problems. For example, people report having trouble remembering and using intended words or using well organized sentences. Fortunately, speech therapy seems effective in helping long […]
Newly Discovered Struggles in the Classroom May Actually be Delays Due to COVID-19 Has the pandemic affected children’s communication abilities? The COVID pandemic disrupted life in unimaginable ways for more than two years. As thingsreturn to normal, evidence is emerging that the pandemic has impacted children’s ability tolearn and communicate in the classroom, especially among […]
Celebrities Who Stutter Can Teach Us About Self-Acceptance It may surprise you to know that many famous people have had stutters. Some notables include President Joe Biden, BB King, Marilyn Monroe, Tiger Woods, Ed Sheeran, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis and James Earl Jones, to name a few. Many such noteworthy people report devising strategies to […]
As we gobble down the last bite of our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, it officially becomes gift buying season. And toys are always on everyone’s gift list. As the mom of four boys, ages 2-16, I firmly believe that when it comes to toys, more is not merrier. And in my role as speech pathologist and […]
Any child can read a book, but it takes good comprehension skills to be able to absorb and retain the information. If your child has this skill, it will carry them through their entire school career, from preschool to college. It also means they are less likely to get bored with reading. Sometimes children struggle […]
Mental health is a complex issue. There are millions of different symptoms, disorders, and treatments. Add on to that is the fact that every brain works on different levels and has different quirks. The tragic wrench that drives this issue even further into confusion and complexity is how little we focus on the issues of […]
Approximately 7.6 percent of the U.S. adult population (17.9 million people) suffers from some kind of voice disorder. There are many different voice disorders one can be diagnosed with, but vocal nodules are one of the most common. If you suspect you have vocal nodules, keep reading to learn more about the condition and how to deal […]
Did you know that about 3 million Americans have a stuttering problem? In other words, stuttering isn’t as rare of a problem as you may think. Do you think your child might have a stuttering problem? Read on to find out everything you need to know. What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder where speech disruptions disrupt […]
Maybe you’re thinking it’s too late for you or a loved one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get help with their speech. You’ve heard it’s about time to grow out of it, or that the prime time for language learning is over. They echo these excuses. While these misconceptions are completely understandable, you might not […]