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Read Aloud 15 MINUTES is a non-profit organization that is working to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes the new standard in child care. This organization makes direct connections between reading aloud to a child from birth to the level of readiness to learn in kindergarten, the necessary literacy skills to succeed in school and the

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designates the month of May as “Better Speech and Hearing Month!” Usually during this time of year Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists come together for workshops and conferences. It is also the time of the year to increase awareness of the field of Speech-Language Pathology within the community. History of the Profession: The need for

Communicating with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or memory loss can be challenging if not frustrating for both communicative partners. However, there are three common tips to remember when presented with speech and communication issues. Ensure that the attention of your loved one is not only on you but on the current topic. Some of the frustration

Seasonal allergies can severely affect speech and language development. Several children who present with speech or voice disorders will also suffer from allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. Allergies interfere with the nasal passage and cause congestion, which further compromises auditory acuity and perception therefore interfering with production and intelligibility. Asthma is a condition in which an individual’s airway becomes inflamed, thus

iPads are growing in popularity with not only children who have Autism but with children of all ages. These can be great tools as there are different ways to utilize an iPad as well as certain activities that can be used to maximize its effectiveness with regards to the specific goal being targeted. For example, iPads should be utilized in

Possible Signs of a Feeding/Swallowing Disorder Refusing to eat Eating very little for a prolonged period of time Spitting out food Frequent coughing or throat clearing during or soon after eating Excessive drooling Food leaking from mouth Refusing to eat certain textures or temperatures of food A “wet” or “gurgly” sounding voice or cry after eating Excessive spitting up or

Spatial concepts (a category of basic concepts) define the relationship between us and objects, as well as the relationships of objects to each other. As our language begins to develop, early spatial concepts such as in front of, behind, top, bottom, over, under, last, between, farthest, backward, in, on, etc., help us understand directions more precisely, ask detailed questions, and

Memory impacts a person’s ability to perform almost any activity. Memory is how “knowledge is encoded, stored, and later retrieved” (Kandell, Schwartz, and Jessell, 2000). Even mild memory deficits can impact a student’s success. There are different kinds of memory, including long-term memory, short-term memory, working memory, auditory memory, and visual memory. Auditory memory is the ability to take in

In order to understand how vocal pathologies occur we must first understand the anatomy and physiology of the airway and speech mechanism.  The vocal folds are house within the larynx, when you speak the air from your lungs moves from up to your larynx and to your mouth. The vocal folds vibrate in order to produce sound. Vocal fold nodules are