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How do I know if I need an instrumental swallow study? If you have difficulty swallowing food or liquid, a speech-language pathologist will evaluate your swallow using a variety of consistencies of foods and liquids.  The SLP will check how well you can move the muscles of your mouth and how you swallow. Sometimes the SLP needs more information about

• More than 15 million people in the United States have a hearing loss of some degree. • Nearly 2 million people in the United States are considered deaf. • Approximately 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. • Sign language was created by deaf people to communicate with each other. It is their natural language. • Thomas

It is often difficult for children to clearly express what they want to say, especially for children with language difficulties.  When emotions run high, frustration can build up, leading to maladaptive behaviors.  Below are some tips to help your child identify and express emotions. Start with a few simple words, such as “happy,” “sad,” and “angry,” and using them in

“Not all children are ready to learn the same thing at the same time in the same way.” – Kathy Walker It is important not to compare children with speech and language difficulties. Many times when a child does not begin to speak parents become concerned and panic. The first step when you notice your child is not speaking is

Children/adults diagnosed with Down Syndrome are at risk for OMD (orofacial myofunctional disorders). OMD can affect the resting mouth posture of the child, feeding, oral placement skills, and speech. Child with OMD benefit most for tactile therapies including myofunctional therapy and oral placement therapy (OPT). In 1997, Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson identified the myths of Down syndrome. This included: a high narrow

Back to school schedule:The first week of school can be the hardest due to early mornings and longer days. One of the best ways to prepare your child for the school year is to set up a school routine ahead of time. Start with bedtimes first and then work on waking your child up early to mimic times that he/she

As the sun begins to set on this hot summer, it is time to fully prepare for BACK TO SCHOOL! CHECK UP-Make sure your child has a physical examination by their doctor. It is important for your child to be in good health both mentally and physically. 2. COPIES, COPIES, COPIES- Be sure to have photocopies of all medical and scheduling

What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? The terms ‘Alzheimer’s disease’ and ‘dementia’ are often confused, as many people believe that they have the same meaning. However, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are not interchangeable. Dementia is a broad term for symptoms consisting of impaired thinking and memory.  Whereas, according to the Center for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s disease is

“Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the brain that contain language (typically in the left half of the brain). Individuals who experience damage to the right side of the brain may have additional difficulties beyond speech and language issues. Aphasia may causes difficulties in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, but does not affect intelligence. Individuals with