Functional speech sound disorders are idiopathic – they have no known cause. These disorders include those related to the motor production of speech sounds and those related to the linguistic aspects of speech production. In general the prognosis for the successful treatment of functional speech disorders in children, by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), is good. For many years SLPs have…
Some people grow up speaking more than one language. Others learn another language in school or as an adult. Speaking another language can be a challenge, but it also is a wonderful skill.
COVID19 is presenting some new challenges for everyone. For people with hearing loss or communication problems, wearing masks and/or standing six feet apart while in the community has been especially difficult.
It is important for children to have a good understanding of different concepts as it assists in their ability to follow instructions and be specific in what they are talking about. In order for a child to use concepts in their spoken language, they first need to have a good understanding about what these concepts are and what they…
Language disorder in children refers to persistent difficulties with either of the following: Getting their meaning or message across to others (expressive language disorder); Understanding the message coming from others (receptive language disorder). Therapeutic intervention to help a child with language difficulties is important to strengthen and develop the child’s ability to engage effectively and communicate appropriately.
With many of us having to switch to online therapy, a big challenge is figuring out ways to keep kids engaged during the appointment. Here are a couple suggestions … Incorporate movement Be silly and include humor Play games Change things up throughout the meeting Show & tell
