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According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device serves as an alternate mean of communication used to supplement or replace speech in individuals who are unable to communicate effectively. AAC devices may be utilized for children with autism who present with significant speech or language difficulties or adults whose speech is no longer functional

As SLPs, we are frequently asked by parents, “what can I do at home to help foster my child’s speech and language development?” There are numerous ways to help expand speech and language development in young children, and toys are definitely one of them. Children typically learn best during play, as it is the most natural context for them. The

It is commonly known that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or sensory integration dysfunction disorder have difficulty processing incoming sensory stimuli. However, the truth is that all children need guidance about how to explore their senses. From the time of birth, children begin to discover the world around them via their senses by putting toys in their mouth, making

What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, derived from the Greek word “phagein” meaning “to eat.” One in every 17 people will develop a form of dysphagia at some point in their life. It can be caused by the following: stroke/acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, degenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, head/neck injury, decayed/missing teeth, and

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder resulting from an injury to the brain, primarily to the left hemisphere. Aphasia affects 1 in every 250 Americans. Aphasia is most commonly caused by stroke; however, it can also result from disease or damage to the language centers of the brain including: traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or progressive neurological disease. The severity

Are you or a loved one having a difficult time remembering important items, facts, or events? Here are some helpful hints to help you stay on task, stay organized and keep your memory skills sharp! The most common cause of memory loss is acquired brain injury (TBI) such as stroke or head injury. It is important to note that children

Does your child lateralize any of the following sounds? /s/, /z/, /ch/, /sh/, /j/? The main issue with a lateralized lisp is the sides of the tongue may not be high or tense enough in the mouth. Therefore, airflow during speech production comes out the sides of the oral cavity, rather than midline. Cut off approximately 2 inches of a

Language-based learning disabilities are deficits with age- appropriate reading, spelling, and/or writing. This disorder is not about how smart a person is. Most individuals diagnosed with learning disabilities have average to superior intelligence. Signs of a language learning disability: Difficulties with….. Expressing ideas clearly, as if the words needed are on the tip of the tongue but won’t come out.

Alexis Granger M.A. CF-SLP TSSLD