June is Aphasia Awareness Month. What is aphasia and can speech therapy help? Aphasia is a communication disorder, it typically interferes with the ability to understand or say words. It affects people differently. Some may a difficult time speaking and finding the right words to express themselves. Some may have a difficult time comprehending and [...]
Are you worried your child is having trouble with their speech, language or communication skills? Concerned they may have a speech disorder or impediment? Or have seen signs that something just isn’t quite right? You may think it’s “just a phase” or they will “catch up”, but if you have concerns, it is important to [...]
If your child has a speech disorder or impediment, early intervention is the key to successful treatment. You can get the most out of your first speech therapy visit by being prepared and planning ahead. What to expect at speech therapy Be Prepared If your child’s doctor or teacher has made any suggestions, write them [...]
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) has become a more common speech disorder. It is when a child has a difficult time making accurate movements when talking. According to the Mayo Clinic In CAS, the brain struggles to develop plans for speech movement. With this disorder, the speech muscles aren't weak, but they don't perform normally [...]
