Head and Neck Cancer: The Role of The Speech Therapist
The Impact of Head and Neck Cancer on Communication and Swallowing Patients affected by head and neck cancer suffer significant short- and […]
Speech & Swallowing Problems in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms generally start slowly, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor […]
Speech Therapy For The Aging Population: Helping Seniors Stay Connected, Heard and Healthy
When people hear the term speech therapy, they often think of children learning to pronounce their R sounds,or perhaps someone recovering from […]
Understanding Aphasia: What Those Affected Wish You Knew
Communicating your thoughts to others can be hard for anyone. Imagine adding Aphasia (loss of language,not intellect) on top of these communication […]
Speech and Language Development of the 5 to 6 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 5 TO 6-YEAR OLD CHILD This is a pivotal time for speech and language development, as […]
Speech and Language Development of the 4 to 5 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 4 to 5-YEAR OLD CHILD Between the ages of 4 and 5, children experience significant growth […]
Speech and Language Development of the 3 to 4 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 3 to 4-YEAR OLD CHILD At this stage, toddlers become more confident in their ability to […]
Speech and Language Development of the 2 to 3 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2 to 3-YEAR OLD CHILD The age between 2 and 3 is a dynamic and exciting […]
Speech and Language Development of the 1 to 2 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 1 to 2-YEAR OLD CHILD Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, children experience a […]
Speech and Language Development of the 0 to 1 Year Old Child
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 0 to 1-YEAR OLD CHILD The first year of a child’s life is a crucial […]
Speech & Swallowing Problems in Persons with MND
WHAT IS MOTOR NEURON DISEASE Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition. It is a group of diseases that affects […]
Understanding Dysphagia
Dysphagia (pronounced “dis-fay-juh”) means difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can affect people throughout their lifespan, but more often impacts older adults, babies, or people […]