Cognitive Speech Therapy
A collection of 13 posts
Why is Repetition Important in Therapy?
Repetition may seem like a simple concept, but it holds significant significance in the world of speech therapy. From mastering...
The Role of Speech Therapy in Dyslexia
Developing strong literacy skills is an essential step in each child’s path toward independence. When a child starts school,...
How to Communicate Effectively with Older Adults with Dementia or Other Cognitive Impairments
Imagine a world where the words you’ve known your whole life slowly slip away, leaving you struggling to communicate...
Can Multiple Sclerosis Affect Speech?
Multiple Sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide variety of symptoms which...
What are the Speech Characteristics of Dysarthria?
What is Dysarthria? Dysarthria is the result of muscle weakness that causes the inability to effectively control the muscles that...
Mid-Year Academic Assessment: Could your Student Benefit from Speech and Language Therapy?
Parents can feel like they are on a perpetual hunt for better ways to support academic achievement for their children,...
Speech Therapy May Help Reduce Emotional Responses to Communication Struggles During the Holidays
Effective communication skills help sustain a personal sense of well-being, but as we age, physical and psychological changes can impact...
Is Cognitive-Communication Deficit an Intellectual Disability?
What is a Cognitive Deficit? The term ‘Cognitive Deficit’ refers to a general impairment of cognition. Cognition is defined as...
What the Latest High Profile Celebrity Illness Tells Us About Speech Therapy
Justin Bieber is not the first celebrity to be in the news due to disease or illness. The 28-year-old pop...
What is Cognitive Speech Therapy?
Cognitive speech therapy is a type of therapy that works and focuses on a wide variety of speaking & communication...
What are Cognitive-Communication Skills?
Cognitive-communication skills are the skills that we use in our communication related to cognition. Cognitive-Communication skills involve the following: * Orientation:...
The Role of Speech in Children's Social Emotional Health and Development
From the moment a child is born, they are continually maturing and developing. Perhaps one of the most critical developments...