The Most Common Speech and Language Disorders Treated by Speech Therapists
There are many types of speech and language disorders that one can suffer from, all of which can vary in severity. While treatment is available for just about every speech and language disorder, some are more common than others. Read on to learn more about some of the most common speech and language disorders treated … Continue reading “The Most Common Speech and Language Disorders Treated by Speech Therapists”
Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It is performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), who are often referred to as speech therapists. Speech therapy techniques are used to improve communication. These include articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and other techniques depending on the type of speech or language disorder. … Continue reading “Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy?”
What Is Speech Therapy?
Speech delays in children are more common than many people realize, and they happen for all kinds of reasons. It is natural for parents to be concerned when their child’s speech development does not appear to be on track, but early intervention in the form of speech therapy can resolve a lot of the issues … Continue reading “What Is Speech Therapy?”
Speech Therapy and Its Role in Language Development
For most children, language is not formally taught; it is acquired through observation and interaction. From the time babies are placed into their home environments, they are surrounded by the use of language. Long before they understand words, they start getting used to the natural rhythms of conversation. They learn how speech flows; the idea … Continue reading “Speech Therapy and Its Role in Language Development”
At What Age Should Children Start Speech Therapy?
Speech and language development happens more quickly than it may seem. Babies go from sounds to full sentences in two or three years. It’s exciting to watch, but the quick pace of language development means children can fall behind just as fast. If you’re worried that your child isn’t meeting milestones, keep reading. This article … Continue reading “At What Age Should Children Start Speech Therapy?”
How Much Does Speech Therapy Cost In Toronto?
How Much Does Speech Therapy Cost In Toronto? People need speech therapy for all kinds of reasons. Some children have speech difficulties resulting from conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, expressive or receptive aphasia, and impaired hearing. Issues with speech can also arise as a result of traumatic brain injuries, tumours, and strokes. Speech therapists can … Continue reading “How Much Does Speech Therapy Cost In Toronto?”
Teletherapy for Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
Teletherapy for Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Concussions and Traumatic Brain injuries (TBIs) occur when there is a bump, blow, or injury to the head. These traumas can range in severity from a mild concussive TBI to a severe catastrophic TBI. Each severity level can experience different symptoms and difficulties unique to each casualty. … Continue reading “Teletherapy for Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment”
Teletherapy for Children: Childhood Reading, Writing & Literacy
Literacy is an essential skill for childhood development, academic achievement, and school success. Literacy includes reading, writing, spelling, and listening abilities. Any difficulties or areas for improvement can be identified and targeted by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Specific goals could include: Reading comprehension Auditory comprehension Spelling Phonemic awareness Writing skills Decoding and encoding Reading fluency … Continue reading “Teletherapy for Children: Childhood Reading, Writing & Literacy”
Teletherapy… Is It For Me?
Teletherapy… Is It For Me? With technology becoming more common and electronic devices becoming an everyday part of our lives, it is no wonder this new method of delivering therapy is being introduced. There are billions of devices connected worldwide; while the majority have access to quality internet services. This allows for teletherapy as a … Continue reading “Teletherapy… Is It For Me?”
How does learning change your brain?
How does learning change your brain? What really happens in your brain when you learn something new? We know that training and practice are so important to hone our skills. Practice makes perfect, right? But, doing something again and again doesn’t just make it easier. It actually changes the brain. The brain begins to form … Continue reading “How does learning change your brain?”