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Chronic mouth breathing in children creates serious medical issues and affects facial and dental development. It also leads to poor sleep due to obstructed upper airways, and this sleep can adversely affect their growth and academic performance. A landmark study links mouth breathing, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea from as young as 6 months to significantly increased risk of the development of behavioral and social difficulties by the age of 7. Before acquiring an IEP, talk with an SLP that specializes in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.

From feeding yourself with a spoon to riding a tricycle to kicking a ball or using large puzzle pieces, toddlers with LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT very often reach certain MOTOR milestones much later than their peers. If you see any unusual difficulties, talk to a qualified SLP for references and support.

Racial disparity in the HEAD AND NECK CANCER (HNCA) community is worrisome. Swallowing difficulties are among the most problematic outcomes associated with HNCA. Maintaining an oral diet and performing prophylactic swallowing exercises are currently the most evidence-based strategies for preventing swallowing difficulties associated with HNCA. Contact an SLP that specializes in dysphagia if you’re experiencing the following: Coughing or choking when trying to swallow Pain whi...le swallowing Unable to swallow Drooling Hoarseness Feeling like food is stuck in your throat or chest Regurgitation Heartburn / GERD Acid reflux Dehydration Unexpected weight loss Pneumonia See more

Despite the verbal or gestural examples toddlers experience from their caregivers, toddlers have their own reasons for pointing. TYPICALLY DEVELOPING toddlers use more index-finger points at the BEGINNING of the second year of life. Toddlers with potential LANGUAGE DELAYS tend to use more pointing gestures at the END of the second year of life. If you see something, say something to your Speech-Language Pathologist today.

We're pleased to offer this series of workshops! These workshops are offered at 10-10:45AM, 11-11:45AM, and 12-12:45PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each workshop is geared toward a certain age-range, between newborn to 24 months. $35 per class or $100 for the 4-part series. Mention that you saw us on FB and get a $10 discount. For more info, call 866.856.5615 or email [email protected].

SPEECH THERAPY for adults, ages 18-40, with intellectual disability, can be very effective. Even with an IQ as low as 40 and hearing loss, SPEECH THERAPY can help improve verbal communication and listening skills in this population. Talk to a SLP about getting your friend or loved one the support they need and deserve.

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PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS (PA) and VOCABULARY SKILLS (VS) are the best predictors of language gains for school-age children, with Language Impairments, receiving Speech-Language Therapy in public schools. With good PA, your child can recognize the number of syllables in a word, recognize words with the same initial sounds, and recognize words that rhyme. With good CS, your child can learn what words mean when explained or by using context clues or word parts. If your child has a language impairment, ask your SLP how their therapy approach addresses your child’s PA and VS.

One of the most important early steps in speech development is to copy or imitate movements. This helps very young children become aware of how their attempts to communicate will impact the listener. And this helps them express themselves better in the long-run, especially for pre-verbal preschoolers with Autism. Ask your Speech Therapist for more info.

As many as 74% of residents in long-term care (LTC) are anticipated to have swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Low food intake is commonly reported in persons with swallowing problems. Among seniors in LTC, reduced TONGUE STRENGTH is associated with longer meal times, reduced food consumption, and the presence of observable signs of swallowing difficulty. Make sure to ask a Speech-Language Pathologist about TONGUE STRENGTHENING exercises that can improve the quality of life for your elderly loved ones.

Child language ability at 4 years more accurately predicted LOW LANGUAGE at 7 years than a range of early child, family, and environmental factors. If LOW LANGUAGE is still an issue at 7 years, there's usually something else at play - difficulties in literacy, social-emotional and behavioral difficulties, or limitations in school and psychosocial functioning. The RIGHT Speech-Language Therapist investigates the RIGHT issues to get the RIGHT results.

Is your child 6 years old or younger? Refusing to consume certain foods or liquids? Coughing or gagging during meals? Excessively drooling during meals? Irritable or inattentive during feeding?... Frequently spitting up or vomiting? Taking more than 30 minutes to eat? Having difficulty breastfeeding? Having difficulty sucking, chewing or swallowing? Experiencing less than normal weight gain and growth? See more

Ever worry about how your child will recover from a communication or computation deficit? Have you been told to settle for your child thriving in some areas and get used to him or her just struggling in others? According to a study in the Annual Review of Neuroscience, complex training environments may actually foster brain plasticity and learning. In other words, our children need more learning tools that promote thinking that transfers acquired cognitive skills to a variet...y of tasks, like decoding, math fluency, and even speech-language development. And don’t forget it still has to be fun! And that’s what we at Robateau & Associates are doing with our new publication series, Bubble Brain story time rhymes that build the mind. It’s Common Core Standard Friendly and it helps encourage pattern completion and reasoning by analogy. The fun part is that it rhymes it’s colorful and it’s interactive. Little ones, ages 4 to 6, love it! We think the little ones in your care will love it too! Order your copy today on Amazon.