The period after your child’s language delay diagnosis can be an unsettling time for the whole family. What does it mean? What happens now? Having a speech and language assessment for your child with a professional speech therapist is a great first step, but you may wonder if, as a parent, if there is even...
Stroke affects everybody differently. Why? Because everyones brain and bodies are different. Many stroke survivors continue to improve over a long time, sometimes even over a number of years. Recovery from stroke involves making changes in the physical, social and, emotional aspects of your life. These changes play a critical part in preventing add...
If you have a child in grade 4 to 12, then you will know that this time of the year is filled with angst and worry. The formal examinations are upon us and unfortunately it can turn some of the calmest households into battlefields. As parents we are there in trenches with our offspring. Helping...
The ultimate goal of speech therapy is to help a child to improve their communication. For autistic children, this is especially important because communication is a key component in their ability to form relationships and function in their world. Speech therapy can help to: Develop the ability to express their wants and needs – This...
Skills such as understanding simple instructions, responding to simple requests and imitating sounds are called speech and language milestones. Children reach these milestones in how they play, learn, listen and observe. It’s very important to remember that children develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to pin point exactly when a child wil...
Did you know, the average person speaks around 4,300 words a day? We use our voice more often than we realize and it’s easy to forget to take care of what seems to be our most valuable tool. Here are three very simple guidelines on how to care for your voice: Drink Water Drinking water throughout...