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?”
What to do if you notice your child stuttering
What to do if you notice your child stuttering As children are learning to speak, they may go through periods of dysfluencies, or, stuttering. This is referred to as “developmental stuttering”, and is typical for a certain amount of time in a child’s life. Recent studies indicate that stuttering begins most commonly between 2 and … Continue reading “What to do if you notice your child stuttering”
Communicative Temptations: Creating Opportunities for your Child to Communicate
Communicative temptations are a powerful way to provide your child with more opportunities to communicate with you in your day-to-day life. How your child initiates an interaction when you set up a communicative temptation depends largely on whether your child has yet to say their first words, is speaking in single or two-word utterances, or … Continue reading “Communicative Temptations: Creating Opportunities for your Child to Communicate”
Screen Time and Language Development
Screen Time and Language Development With the progression into a digital world, there are often concerns with how screen time affects children. “Screen time” refers to the amount of time a person spends staring at computers, tablets, smartphones, television, and video games. As a parent, some days might be easy to get through. But other … Continue reading “Screen Time and Language Development”
The Link Between Contact Sports and Brain Injury
| The Link Between Contact Sports and Brain Injury | Authored by: Julia Vasarevic | Speech Language Pathologist In North America, contact sports such as hockey, rugby, and football are very popular, especially among the young male population. A contact sport is one where athletes come into bodily contact with each other, often at … Continue reading “The Link Between Contact Sports and Brain Injury”
Hearing Loss and it’s Impact on Speech & Language Development in Children
| Hearing Loss and it’s Impact on Speech & Language Development in Children | Authored by: Julia Vasarevic | Speech Language Pathologist At Therapy Spot we encourage parents to routinely monitor their child’s hearing, especially before the age of five – a time known as the “critical period” for speech, language, and cognitive development. Research … Continue reading “Hearing Loss and it’s Impact on Speech & Language Development in Children”
Reading Together: Teacher tested tips for reading with your child with ASD
| Reading Together: Teacher tested tips for reading with your child with ASD | Authored by: Rebecca Pfeiffer | Registered Teacher Reading is one of the best ways to connect with your son or daughter. At Therapy Spot our team has found reading allows for opportunities for communication, improves listening skills and supports the development of social skills. … Continue reading “Reading Together: Teacher tested tips for reading with your child with ASD”