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- ADHD 12
- Accent Modification 7
- Acting & Performance Coaching 11
- Apraxia 5
- Autism 8
- Bilingual 2
- Cluttering 3
- Cognitive Communication 15
- Down Syndrome 3
- Dysarthria 15
- Early Intervention 17
- Executive Function 20
- Gender Affirming Voice 11
- General Speech Therapy 32
- Language Skills 38
- Parkinson's/LSVT LOUD 11
- Phonological Processing 13
- Professional Communication 59
- Public Speaking 45
- Social Skills 7
- Speech & Articulation 51
- Stroke/Aphasia 29
- Stuttering 18
- Swallowing 2
- TBI & Neurological Disorders 13
- Telehealth 9
- Tips for Parents 42
- Tongue Thrust 2
- VCD 3
- Voice 41
How to Fix a Lisp
Both children and adults may be looking for help for a lisp. Learn all about the types of lisps, what causes them, and how to fix them. With the right articulation speech therapy, you or your child can overcome a lisp and understand how to speak clearly and confidently.
A Comprehensive Guide to Articulation Disorders in Children
Learn about articulation disorders in children and what you can do to help your child feel more confident in school and social situations.
A Guide to Online Speech Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a problem that can lead to a variety of communication challenges. A person can be faced with difficulty building relationships and maintain long-lasting friendships. Online speech therapy has many benefits for people with autism. One of its most valuable assets is that it allows for family involvement in the natural environment.
Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
A child with a receptive language disorder may have difficulty understanding written or verbal language. A child with an expressive language disorder may have trouble speaking and expressing thoughts or feelings. We explain these language disorders in detail and provide you with the information you need to understand how you can contribute to and be an active participant in your child’s speech and language development.
How to Stop Stuttering: Expert Advice for All Ages
Stuttering can impact people of all ages. A common question we are asked is, “How can I stop stuttering?” In this article, we provide expert tips that both adults and children can use to help control stuttering.
R Sound Speech Therapy: Tips to Make an R Sound
Are you or your child having trouble with the /r/ sound and wondering if you can change it? Difficulty pronouncing the /r/ sound is very common because /r/ is one of the most tricky sounds in the English language to pronounce. This speech problem is known as a rhotacism. In this article, we review the causes, characteristics, and prognosis for rhotacism. We also provide speech therapy tips for helping to pronounce the letter R better.
Baby Babbling and First Words: Infant Communication Explained
Goo Goo Gaga. Mama. Dada. When do babies start babbling? Are you eagerly awaiting the day that your baby begins talking? Learn about the early stages of language development and how to foster communication skills in your young child.
Mask Use and the Effect on the Voice
Have you felt that it is difficult to be understood when speaking with your face-covering in place? Or have you felt that your voice feels strained or that you have throat pain from speaking with your mask on? If so, read on for tips to improve your communication while wearing a mask.
Therapy to Regain Your Voice
Your voice has the power to completely change what others think of you. Do you like the sound of your speaking voice? Do you feel like your voice is too soft, too nasal, monotone, quiet, or too loud? If the quality, pitch or volume, or tone of your voice is not where you think it should be, then voice therapy may be the solution. Read on to learn more about what voice therapy is and how you can keep your voice healthy to avoid future voice problems.
What are Voice Disorders?
When the quality, volume or pitch of the voice is different from what is considered normal for other speakers of the same age, gender and cultural background, it may be indicative of a voice disorder. The causes of a voice disorder can vary widely. A speech-language pathologist can help with certain voice disorders. For more information, and to learn how we can help with a voice problem, read on.
Get Your Kids Talking! 15 Helpful Conversation Starters
With a busy family schedule its hard to find time for meaningful discussions with children. Finding ways to connect with your child is not only good for boosting their confidence but also provides them an opportunity to share what’s on their mind. The back and forth communication exchange between child and adult is an excellent way to stimulate language in young children. Here are 15 helpful conversation starters to take advantage of after school pickup or dinner time.
How to Get Ready for Online Speech Therapy & Communication Coaching
If you are new to online speech therapy, then we’ve got you covered! Here are some great tips to get you ready for your first speech therapy session.
Telepractice for Speech & Language Treatment
You may hear other terms used such as telemedicine, online therapy, teletherapy, telespeech, etc., but they are all referring to the same concept. With telepractice a person in need of speech, language, voice or swallowing therapy/evaluations will receive all of the benefits of high-quality in-person therapy without having to travel to a clinic or hospital to receive the services.
Childhood Language and Social Development
To make a positive impact on your child’s social communication and language development, you should prepare yourself for success. If you set a little time each day to teach new communication skills to your child, eventually your practice will pay off.
Reliable Approach to Teach Your Toddler to Talk
I always get asked from new parents, “How can I help my child learn to talk”. There’s actually a fairly easy solution and after some practice it will come naturally. Check it out and let me know what you think!