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Famous People Who Stutter – Hockey Edition

Retired NY Islander Gord Lane Recognized by the Stuttering Foundation A NY Islanders from the Stanley Cup championship era is being recognized and honored by the stuttering community as an athlete..

Tooth Brushing Tips Tooth brushing is important because it prevents gum disease, tooth decay, and increases oral hygiene. But what most people don’t know is that tooth brushing also provides..

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can also be referred to as Sensory Integration (SI). Both names refer to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses, and turns these..

Better Hearing and Speech Month

Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Opportunities are created every May to raise awareness about communication disorders. For May 2015 The American Speech-Language and Hearing..

The Velum and Speech and Swallowing

The velum or soft palate is the soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth. During non-speech tasks such as swallowing, blowing, sucking and whistling the velum elevates and retracts..