by Jack Shapiro | Apr 12, 2023 | Children
Articulation therapy for children especially preschoolers is an essential intervention that helps young children develop clear and intelligible speech. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in providing this therapy to children with articulation...
by Jack Shapiro | Apr 12, 2023 | Children
Parents often ask when they should start talking and having conversations with their babies. The answer is always the same: from day one! Conversations with your baby are crucial for their language development, and it’s never too early to start. Even before your...
by Jack Shapiro | Apr 10, 2023 | Autism and Speech Therapy, Group Therapy
When I started working many years ago at the Aphasia Centre in Stouffville, I knew that Communication Partner Training (CPT) was an integral part of working with people with aphasia and other acquired brain injuries. At the time, my role included training volunteers...
by Jack Shapiro | Feb 8, 2023 | Concussion, Speech and Language Therapy
Speech therapy is a vital component in the development of language and communication skills. For individuals with speech and language disorders, it is important that they receive consistent and continuous service. Unfortunately, disruptions in therapy can occur for...
by Jack Shapiro | Jan 30, 2023 | Acquired Brain Injury, Concussion
Concussions are a common type of brain injury that can occur from a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. While the physical symptoms of a concussion, such as headaches and dizziness, are well-known, many people may not be aware that concussions can also affect...
