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Selective mutism is a complex childhood social anxiety disorder characterized as a child who constantly fails to speak in specific social situations when there is an expectation for speaking (e.g. at school) despite speaking in other situations. The duration must occur for at least 1 month (which does not include the first month of school) and it often interferes with

Podcasts have become a popular way to gain knowledge and perspective on a variety of topics. Fluency disorders can often have a socioemotional impact on a person’s life, with acceptance being an integral part of speech and language therapy. In this podcast, young adult Jared shares his perspective on the highs and lows related to his diagnosis of stuttering. In

The brain is the governing organ of the human body. As our biological control center, the brain plays a major role in the acquisition, maintenance, and generation of all communicative acts. Because the brain consists of so many moving parts, it is important to understand that the brain can become stronger with practice. Neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to alter

According to the Free Appropriate Public Education Act (FAPE), any student with a documented disability is entitled to an education that best supports them in accessing an education, depending on the severity of the disability. FAPE is a provision in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which ensures eligible students receive related services depending on their needs. Here are

Book reading can be an engaging and fun way to learn a variety of communicative skills! Reading is a good way to encourage a variety of skills such as joint attention, socioemotional learning, and discourse. In addition, reading allows for the acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, and a wider variety of communicative concepts. Because the benefits of books can stretch into

Did you know over half of the world’s population speaks more than one language? According to BBC, percentages of multilingual individuals range from 60-75 percent! As the world continues to become more intertwined, the exchange of language and culture has created an abundance of multilingual and multicultural individuals. Multilingualism, or the ability to speak more than one language can lead

There are a variety of different techniques that can be utilized to help individuals in regard to voice therapy. One specific type of therapy technique that can be utilized to treat individuals with a voice disorder is resonant voice therapy. Resonant voice therapy uses a continuum of oral sensations and easy phonation, building from basic speech gestures through conversational speech. Dr.

Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes disturbances in movement. This disease was first identified in 1872 by George Huntington. This disease occurs in 5 to 9 people per 100,00 and usually presents itself in the third decade of life. It is considered an autosomal dominant disorder. Huntington’s disease is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 4

There is a large variety of communication devices that can be utilized to help individuals communicate effectively with other individuals. Some individuals may not know that an iPad can actually be utilized as an AAC device! iPads are beneficial as they are relatively inexpensive, more socially acceptable in today’s society, readily available and easily portable! In addition, there are a