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Early Signs of Autism
Today, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism. Autism is diagnosed based on the child’s presenting symptoms. Children with autism often present with deficits in social communication, speech and language,..
Stuttering
I recently came across an article on the ASHA Leader Blog that took me by surprise. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport detained a college student..
Apraxia of Speech
I recently came across a great blog post on the ASHA Leader, about a speech-language pathologist who had previously successfully treated clients with apraxia of speech. However, because apraxia of..
Will the use of an AAC device hinder speech development?
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..
Toys for Expanding Language
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..
