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There are six major steps we can take when it comes to incorporating new foods into a child’s diet. The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach encourages children to explore and learn about food in a positive and playful manner. The goal is to build their comfort level with a variety of “non-preferred” foods. Eating a diverse diet is an important

Our voice comes from air passing through the lungs into the larynx. Our larynx is where our vocal folds are, which vibrate to make sound. Voice disorders can occur due to multiple factors. A voice disorder is present when an individual is experiencing vocal discomfort or abnormalities in their vocal quality, pitch, loudness. These disorders can be due to respiratory,

Every child meets their milestones at their own pace, some earlier or later than others. However, if your child’s communication milestones are falling behind it is important to see a Speech-Language Pathologist. Below is a breakdown of these unique language developments. Birth To One Month: Speech-like sounds are rare and most vocalizations are reflexive, such as burping, coughing, and crying.

White Sutton syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder. White Sutton syndrome can be characterized by developmental delay, cognitive dysfunction, hypotonia, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. This disorder causes intellectual disability. Some common characteristics are: Seizures Hearing loss Sleep disturbance Feeding and gastrointestinal problems Mild genital abnormalities in males Urinary tract involvement in both male and females A common characteristic for an individual

Multiple sclerosis is when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath which covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to deterioration of the nerves. Symptoms vary greatly between each individual. Symptoms include: Mobility and balance loss numbness/weakness of the limbs Speech and swallowing problems Cognitive problems

Interprofessional collaboration is when multiple people from different professional backgrounds work together to provide care for the individuals they serve. These professionals utilize their knowledge and expertise from their specialized field and work with other professionals to educate, assess, develop plans of care, and treat patients. Interprofessional practice is an important way to improve the experiences and outcomes of the

Before we can discuss what a cochlear implant is, we must first understand a little about the anatomy of the ear. In the ear, there are three main areas. These areas include the outer, middle, and inner ear. The cochlea is a structure in our inner ear that plays an important part in the process of sending sound from our

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a motor disorder that can affect the development of movement, muscle tone, muscle control, and posture. Individuals with CP can experience different symptoms depending on the type and severity of the disorder (Patel et al., 2020). CP can affect several areas in which Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) specialize. Here are some difficulties individuals with CP may experience:

Most people have probably heard of the term stuttering. Stuttering is a widely known disorder that most of the population has probably learned about, if not come across in real life. However, stuttering is not the only disorder that a person may experience when it comes to their speech fluency. Cluttering is another difficulty that can affect the fluency of