What does Hypokinetic Dysarthria Sound Like?
Individuals facing hypokinetic dysarthria typically struggle significantly to speak clearly and with ease, making everyday communication a major challenge. Hypokinetic...
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What are the Social Benefits of Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy has traditionally been associated with helping children with delayed speech development, lisps, or stutters. Did you know that...
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What are the Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?
Orofacial Myofunctional disorders (also referred to as OMDs) are conditions that affect the muscles in the face and mouth. These...
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5 Easy Tips to Stop Stuttering
Approximately 3 million Americans are affected by a stuttering speech disorder (also known as a fluency disorder.) Stuttering causes individuals...
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Vocal Cord Abuse
We use our voices dozens of times each day to communicate with those around us and express our unique thoughts,...
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Can Speech Therapy Help with Tourette’s?
Renowned French doctor Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette first identified Tourette’s Syndrome as a distinct condition in 1885....
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Why Does My Toddler Say Some Words Backwards?
When it comes to speech and language development in toddlers, there is a wide range of what is considered normal....
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At What Age is an Accent Permanent?
If you pay close attention each time you interact with another person, you’ll likely notice the many subtle (and...
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Why Am I Suddenly Mispronouncing Words?
Verbal communication is an important part of the human experience. We use speech to express our ideas, emotions, needs, and...
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Does ADHD Affect Speech In Adults?
For many adults living with ADHD, communicating effectively can often prove challenging. Navigating daily life typically involves many situations and...
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2 Year Old Speech Milestones
During the first two years of a child’s life, an incredible amount of development and learning occurs. Before their...
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Can Anxiety Cause Speech Problems?
With more than 4 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder of some kind, understanding the impacts of these disorders...
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