Why is Tongue Resting Posture Important?
Why is Tongue Resting Posture SO Important? You may have heard a Speech Therapist talk about your child’s tongue resting posture. Oral/tongue resting posture is the tongue position in the mouth when sleeping, in-between talking, and working out! Oral meaning mouth! So, let’s practice together! Close your eyes and ensure that your lips are properly […]
Baby Milestones . . . WHAT!!?
You may have gone to a doctor’s appoint or have been asked by a therapist, “Is your child meeting all his developmental milestone?” This can be an overwhelming and confusing question. What EXACTLY is expected for a child who is 3 years of age? What should we be looking for? ASHA offers a sneak […]
Typical Speech Development
One the frequently asked questions that I receive is . . . “how clear should my child’s speech be?” The term “intelligibility” refers to a child’s speech clarity. A speech language pathologist offers services to assist with a child’s articulation affecting intelligibility. Below is a quick, rough guide to show how clear your child’s speech […]
What Is Speech Therapy??? And Does My Child Need It??
Being a parent can be hard. From answering questions, “Mom, why is a butterfly called a butterfly?” to wiping up bodily fluids at 2am… it’s tricky navigating the endless challenges. As I speak to parents about speech (specifically, communication), I try to emphasize the need for communicating on a daily bases. You and I communicate […]
Vocabulary Development for Toddlers
Is my child where he should be? Should my daughter be talking with more words? Questions are asked about language skills ALL the time in my field. We want to do what’s best for our children and sometimes… it’s really hard knowing exactly what that is. So, let’s just say that you know that your […]
Reading . . . the Joys . . . the Struggles
When I was young . . . I absolutely hated reading. So much so . . . I would hand a birthday card to a parent and ask that they reading it. There were many days, when I was sitting on my dad’s lap, I’d be forced to read. And read. And read some more. […]
Benefits of Articulation Therapy
Clear and effective communication is a vital part of daily life. For individuals who struggle with articulation—the ability to produce speech sounds correctly—this can impact everything from classroom participation to job performance and social interactions. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in helping people of all ages improve their articulation skills and gain confidence […]
Dementia and Speech Language Pathology
When most people think of speech therapy, they often associate it with children learning to pronounce sounds or overcome stuttering. However, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in supporting adults, particularly those diagnosed with dementia. As dementia progresses, it can significantly impact communication, memory, thinking, and even swallowing abilities. Speech therapy offers a compassionate […]
What Does a Speech Language Pathologist Do?
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), often known as speech therapists, are highly trained professionals who specialize in communication and swallowing disorders. They assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across the lifespan—from infants to the elderly—who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing. Helping People Communicate Effectively One of the primary roles of an SLP is […]
