Photo by cottonbro from Pexels November is here and many of us are looking forward to the holidays. Many are fascinated with the feeling of holiday cheer. Let’s be honest, we can all use some holiday cheer asRead More
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Motor speech disorders vs. Articulation disorders vs. Phonological processes: What’s the difference? Why does it matter? MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS When we think of motor speech disorders, two general neurologically-based disorders come to mind, i.e., apraxiaRead More
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels “When is this going to end? “ “I have had enough of this already!” If you have spoken with anyone within the last several months you have probably heard something along these lines. Earlier this year we were all thrust into uncertainty withRead More
Back in the spring of 2020, many of us were blind-sided by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology were likely providing face-to-face services or delivering services via more traditional methods,Read More
As we adjust to the many change’s coronavirus has introduced us to this year, many therapists are getting creative on how to best keep materials and supplies safe and sanitized. Some therapists have had the opportunity to work from home during this pandemic. There have been a great number of therapists that are back to in-person
Photo by fauxels from Pexels We need you to interpret right away! Over the years, having worked as a bilingual speech-language pathology assistant andRead More
As a bilingual speech-language pathologist located in a major city in the United States, I can attest to the need for understanding how to work with professional interpreters. Working properly with a professional interpreter willRead More
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels En primer lugar, ¿qué es la conciencia espacial? La conciencia espacial está dando sentido al espacio que nos rodea, es parte de nuestra percepción. Esta es una habilidad importante que los niños desarrollan en los primeros años de vida. La conciencia plena de su relación con el espacio y con los objetos se puede desarrollar con el paso de tiempo. Ayudemos a nuestros hijos a desarrollar sus habilidades de conciencia espacial a través de la interacción y el lenguaje. Ejemplos de conciencia espacial con el paso de tiempo Un bebé comienza a familiarizarse con su propio cuerpo, como sus manos. Las manos del bebé ayudan a agarrar y a tender la mano al espacio. Los niños en edad preescolar pueden usar bloques para construir y dejar caer.Read More
Since earlier this year, many of us have had to become tele-therapists overnight—the adjustment has been difficult for many of us. Most clinicians were probably providing speech and language services in a more traditional sense,Read More
When targeting fluency with a child there are many points to consider. It is important to consider the level of sensitivity a child expresses towards his or her stuttering when selecting activities. Does the child become anxious in the presence of others? Does theRead More