Blog - Great Speech

Ways to treat Aphasia

Mar 06, 2021 | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy, TBI, Stroke Rehabilitation, Aphasia

If you’ve had a stroke, you also have a one in three chance of developing aphasia. In addition to...

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Help for Stroke Victims: The Role Music Therapy Can Play

Mar 04, 2021 | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy, Aphasia, Tools for Caregivers, TBI, Stroke Rehabilitation

After a stroke, many survivors may experience aphasia. This is a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to understand...

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TV Time Out: Does Screen Time Cause Speech Delay?

Mar 03, 2021 | Early Intervention, Early Child Development, Tools for Parents

There’s no shortage of talking animals or cute Disney characters on TV to entertain your toddler. After your child...

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How Alzheimer's Affects Your Speech

Mar 01, 2021 | Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

“Have you ever walked along a shoreline, only to have your footprints washed away? That’s what Alzheimer’s is...

Why Do Babies Say Goo Goo Gaga

Mar 01, 2021 | Early Child Development, Tools for Parents, Early Intervention

“Goo Goo Gaga” may not have a literal translation, but if your baby has uttered these sounds before, you’re...

How Speech Therapy Can Help You with Successful Accent Modification

Mar 01, 2021 | Accent Modification, Professional Development

Whether you’re applying for a job or trying to effectively communicate with your friends, you know that having a...

A Complete Guide on the Link Between ADHD and Stuttering

Feb 28, 2021 | ADHD, Stuttering, ADHD & Executive Function

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects both children and adults throughout the US and around the world. But when the...

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When Toys Take Center Stage

Feb 23, 2021 | Tools for Parents, Early Intervention, Early Child Development

7 Ways to Actively Promote Language Development in Children We live in a fast-paced world where new products are outdated...

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Four Great Speech Tips to Help You Succeed in Business and Real Life

Feb 22, 2021 | Professional Development, Virtual Speech Therapy

Common perception is speech therapy is for kids. While many of our Great Speech clients are 12 years old and...

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7 Tips for Improved Reading Comprehension for Adults

Feb 21, 2021 | Reading Readiness, School Success & Reading Comprehension, Professional Development

Child reading comprehension is often a focus at school, but reading comprehension for adults can also be an issue. The...

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6 Ways Speech Therapy Can Aid in Brain Injury Recovery

Feb 19, 2021 | TBI, Stroke Rehabilitation, Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works with people who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Most often, a TBI occurs...

children with Social Pragmatic Disorder and Autism at school

Social Pragmatic Disorder vs Autism: What's the Difference?

Feb 19, 2021 | Autism Spectrum Disorder & Asperger's, Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder, Autism

Despite similarities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SCD). SCD first appeared in the Diagnostic and...