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Suffering a stroke can be a frightening and traumatic experience. Most people know that getting to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible when a stroke has occurred is highly important. For many people who have had a stroke, recovering from the stroke itself is just the start of a longer period of recovery […]
What is Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder? Social pragmatic communication disorder (also known as SCD) refers to marked, distinct challenges related to both nonverbal and verbal communication skills that are used in social settings. In the context of SCD, these persistent difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication for social purposes cannot be explained by low cognitive […]
What is Articulation? Articulation is the act or process of articulating speech or the adjustments and movements of speech organs involved in pronouncing a particular sound. While it may feel natural to many, articulation is truly an art. Proper articulation involves the seamless coordination of multiple body parts and systems, including the tongue, lips, jaws, […]
As many as 1 million people are living with Parkinson’s Disease in the US. In many cases, changes in voice quality are the first signs of speech problems in someone affected with Parkinson’s Disease. Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and dysarthria (difficulty speaking) are two of the symptoms of this disease that can be severely limiting for […]
What is a Speech Disorder? Is a Speech Disorder a Disability? Spoken language is one of the primary ways in which we communicate and express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others. Speaking requires the precise coordination of several body parts and systems, which include the head, neck, chest, and abdomen. A speech disorder is […]
Starting in the first few months of life, children begin developing the communication skills that will be the building blocks to help them succeed at home, in school, and later in life. Studies have shown that 1 in 10 children will need extra support in order to develop appropriate communication skills. Without proper support and […]
If you’ve ever stopped to listen to people speaking around you, you’ve probably noticed that everybody sounds a little bit different, even when they are speaking the same language. There are lots of reasons people might sound different, whether it is because they come from a different region or another country. Everyone speaks with an […]
What is ADHD? ADHD is a disorder of the brain that causes those affected to struggle with focus, attention, self-control, and/or sitting still. It is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure, however, there are many resources and supports available that can help someone who is affected by ADHD to improve their focus […]
“Are speech therapists and speech pathologists the same?’ is a question that speech-language pathologists are asked all the time. The simple answer is that there is no difference between them, they are the same profession. That being said, one of the other titles may be more widely used in certain areas of the world, and […]
It is common to hear the words “speech” and “language” used interchangeably, but the truth is they are actually two separate things. While they may mean the same thing when we are talking about oral communication in a general sense, in the Speech-Language Pathology community these two terms have important distinguishing factors. Speech and language […]