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If you’re a client at our practice, you’ve probably heard the word “tympanometry”, whether during your child’s initial evaluation or in subsequent sessions. Below is an outline of what it is, what it means and why it’s important! The ear is more complex than it looks! The ear is broken up into three main parts—the outer ear, the middle ear

Aphasia and AnomiaAphasia is a language disorder that results from damage to the left hemisphere of the brain involving areas responsible for language. Effects of aphasia are seen in comprehension and expression, as well as social functioning and quality of life (Papathanasiou, Coppens & Potagas, 2012). One common feature seen in most aphasia cases is known as anomia. Anomia is

Books are a great way to address a number of goals in a speech and language session. Parents can easily get involved by modeling positive literacy practices and using some of the great techniques outlined below! Importance of Literacy: Oral and written language are closely related and work together to reinforce each other. In fact, the four language modalities—speaking, listening,

I had initially heard of the use of wordless picture books in therapy during my first semester of graduate school. I was skeptical of my professor, as she professed her love for them as therapy tools for her young clients. Aren’t books supposed to have words? How are a bunch of pictures going to elicit language from my younger clients?

When referring to “sign language”, most people would automatically think of American Sign Language (ASL), which is typically used by those who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.  What is baby sign?The term “baby sign” refers to a collection of simplified hand motions/gestures taught to babies and young children to help them communicate their needs and/or wants. These signs are

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) refers to using a form of communication to supplement or replace spoken and/or written words. Varied types of devices are used to help speakers get their messages across. These are usually divided into the categories of “no/low-tech” devices and “high-tech” devices. A no/low-tech device requires something external to the person using it that is either

Instrumental swallowing evaluations are used in order to see if a patient is swallowing safely. Unsafe or deficient swallowing can lead to food or liquid going into the airway, causing aspiration pneumonia. There are two types of instrumental swallowing assessments: the Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)/ Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing and Sensory

Aphasia: The loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by damage or trauma to the brain, such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other diseases or conditions. I have had quite a few of my adult clients asking me questions about their language and speech deficits after a traumatic event. I receive comments and questions such

As we approach the end of the summer, there remains plenty of opportunities for parents to target their child’s language skills in preparation for the upcoming school year! After a summer of adventure and freedom, language-based activities can be enjoyable while enhancing your child’s overall academic, social, and emotional well-being.  Check out the following activities that can be used throughout