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The term “Oral Motor Skills” refers to the appropriate use and functioning of the facial muscles (lips, jaw, tongue, cheeks, and palate) to produce clear and correct speech. Building oral-motor skills is an essential part of developing a child’s communication abilities. Oral motor skills, when they are developing normally, begin in the womb and continue […]
More than 70 million people around the world are affected by stuttering, which includes more than 3 million Americans. Stuttering is also often referred to as ‘stammering’ or, in children, “childhood-onset fluency disorder” and is more commonly seen in males than females. Individuals who stutter often repeat sounds, syllables, or words or prolong certain sounds. […]
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a varied and complex health condition that can have profound effects on an individual’s physical, psychological, and cognitive well-being. The brain is the body’s control system and is in charge of a wide variety of critical functions, including movement, language, emotions, and memory. When the brain has sustained an injury […]
It is quite common for children to experience communication challenges in adolescence, from difficulties with articulation, social communication skills, and everything in between. In some instances, there can seem to be a recurrence of issues that were thought previously resolved or “outgrown”. If you are the parent of a teenager, you may find yourself wondering […]
Embarking on a journey of self-improvement is a common aspiration, filled with the promise of exciting goals and a better version of oneself. However, the stark reality often reveals that the path to achieving these aspirations may not be as enjoyable as the vision initially painted. Whether it’s the desire to sculpt a toned physique […]
Speech therapy for individuals with Down syndrome is designed to help improve communication skills, foster independence, and boost confidence. This form of therapy can help both children and adults with Down syndrome by providing many benefits, such as strong speech and language skills, improved articulation and phonology, better social skills, and, ultimately, an enhanced quality […]
The process of learning a language is often difficult for children and commonly involves many small steps and frequent substitutions as a child works to master new letter sounds, sound combinations, and words. One example of this is when a young child begins to communicate their wants and needs; they may say ‘wawa’ when asking […]
Transportation significantly impacts health, well-being and quality of life. It is also key to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) as transportation barriers often impact travel to brick-and-mortar office appointments for speech therapy. When there’s limited or no access to public transit services or use of a vehicle, further complicated by long distances and lengthy […]
Hearing loss can have significant effects on the development of a child’s speech and language skills and cause speech and language delays. When a child experiences hearing loss, the areas of the brain that are used for communication may not develop as they should. This typically results in difficulties in understanding others and speaking clearly. […]
What is a Speech Sound Disorder? Speech sound disorder is a type of communication disorder that causes difficulty speaking clearly and producing certain speech sounds required to communicate. Children with speech sound disorders often struggle to control their voice, and may also exhibit speech problems such as a stutter or lisp. It is often difficult […]