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What is Cluttering?
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..
The Importance of Symbolic Play in Fostering Children’s Language Development
Play therapy is a treatment approach widely used by speech-language pathologists. Symbolic play involves using toys to represent other objects or actions. Symbolic play often mimics daily routines (i.e. using..
Treatment for Individuals With Social Communication Disorders
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), “Social communication disorders are characterized by persistent difficulties with the use of verbal and nonverbal language for social purposes. ” Speech-language pathologists (SLPs)..
The Use of Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) for Individuals Who Stutter
Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat individuals who stutter. A few fluency strategies taught in fluency therapy are slow/easy speech, easy onsets, deep breathing, and strategic pausing. SLPs may also use..
Hearing Loss and Services Provided by SLPs
Children with a hearing impairment, especially at a young age can have difficulties acquiring speech and language skills. Hearing loss can range in severity from mild, moderate, severe, to profound...
