Thoughts and Prayers for Jamie Foxx: A True Force in Entertainment
The entire team at Great Speech is praying for 55-year-old Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor, comedian and singer, to have a...
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Strategies for Maintaining and Coping with Language Disorders in Everyday Life
Individuals with language disorders typically find expressing themselves and comprehending what others are saying exceptionally challenging. Language disorders are relatively...
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How Can I Improve My ALS Speech?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also referred to as ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. In individuals with ALS, muscles become progressively...
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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...
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Parkinson’s Disease Affects Speech and Communication -- Virtual Speech Therapy Helps
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month Every six minutes, someone in the United States receives a new diagnosis of Parkinson’...
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Recognizing the Value of Virtual Speech Therapy for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Each April, organizations globally recognize Autism Awareness Month to increase awareness and acceptance of autism. This event reminds us of...
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Tips For Parents Of Children With Speech And Language Delays
When thinking about your child’s development, have any of the following questions ever entered your mind? * Why Isn’t...
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Tips For Parents Of Children Who Stutter: How To Support And Encourage Your Child
Speech and language pathologists are experts when it comes to helping children overcome speech disfluencies such as stuttering. Two questions...
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How To Communicate Effectively With Older Adults With Dementia Or Other Cognitive Impairments
Effectively communicating with an individual who has dementia or another cognitive impairment can be difficult. They may have difficulty understanding...
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day Highlight the Importance of Speech Therapy
In March, two important campaigns will take place to raise awareness about the needs and challenges of people living with...
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Recognizing the Value of Speech Therapy in Addressing and Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries
Did you know? * 5.3 million people in the U.S. are currently living with a permanent brain-related disability and...
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Techniques For Improving Communication Skills In Individuals With Aphasia
Take a moment to imagine yourself arriving in a country where you speak little or none of the native language....
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