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Hey Everyone, I wanted to share this great video about a famous athlete who stutters, Darren Sproles! As many of you know, stuttering refers to disruptions in the production of speech sounds. Stuttering events can occur on single sounds, syllables, or entire words. Stuttering most often begins in childhood, but it may persist into adulthood. Dysfluencies can often affect people academically, as

 Reflux is very common in both adults and children and can lead to serious health issues. Reflux can cause swallowing issues, voice issues, and lead to unpleasant mealtimes. Therefore it is important to be aware of: what it is, how to prevent it and how to treat it! What is Reflux? Reflux occurs when contents of the stomach flow back

Hi All, I am Katelyn, a Speech Language Pathologist at Long Island Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. I will be posting for the month of October! As you may be aware, October is  National Bullying Prevention Month! Bullying is an issue that we take very seriously at Long Island Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. It is something we should all be making

Incorporating visual schedules into your child’s day can help them learn routines, which ultimately helps them become more focused and engaged in activities throughout the day. Visual schedules can decrease the feeling of unfamiliarity and stress often associated with change. I know I find comfort in waking up and knowing what lies ahead of me for the day, and the

  Fall can be a hectic and overwhelming time for children and parents. School is in full swing, and after school activities have begun. If you’re a parent you probably feel like you spend more time in the car driving your kids to karate, soccer, dance, gymnastics, etc. than at home. Here are a few tips on how to take

It’s that time of year again… back to school! This can be a stressful time for parents and children, however it is a great opportunity to make speech part of your new daily routine. There are many ways to incorporate speech into daily activities. One way is during story time before bed. Reading to your child before bed is a

Did you know it is recommended to extinguish pacifier use by the age of 12 months? Prolonged pacifier use can have a negative effect on dental malocclusion and distort speech. Studies have also shown it can increase the risk for ear infections. Here are 10 creative ideas to help your child “give away” their pacifier: 1. Leave it for the

It’s that time of year again…the start of a new school year! What is the teacher’s most valuable tool? -The voice of course! Did you know that teachers have the highest vocal demands of any other profession? According to Dr. Michael Pitman, 58% of teachers will develop a voice disorder in their lifetime, compared to 20% percent of people in

Children learn to try new foods items through their senses of smell, touch, and taste. Providing experiences often increases their acceptance to new foods items. Here are some tips to promote sensory feeding development in the home: ◦ Learn about new foods while eating or at a separate scheduled time ◦ Keep eating fun without any force ◦ Explore new