by admin | Mar 22, 2013 | Adult issues, Miscellaneous
Many people may not realize that acid reflux can affect someone’s voice, causing chronic laryngitis. Most of the time, we know we have acid reflux (usually GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease) because we get heartburn. If the acid is going further up into the throat...
by admin | Sep 24, 2012 | Adolescents, Adult issues, Children, School-Age
Have you or your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you have trouble paying attention in this multi-tasking world? Maybe you’ve been to a speech therapist who is helping you to develop attention skills. Whether you’re a student or in the workplace,...
by admin | Jan 19, 2012 | Adult issues
Since Joyce (name has been changed to maintain anonymity), a woman in her early 50’s, suffered a mild brain injury in a car accident a year ago, she often has trouble thinking of the right words in conversation. “It makes me feel stupid when I know what I mean but I...
by admin | Jan 17, 2012 | Adult issues
Canada is a wonderful place because of the many different cultures that live here. With many of those cultures, come different languages and accents. For people speaking English as a second language, their knowledge and understanding of English may be great, but their...
by admin | Jan 4, 2012 | Adult issues
For most people, enjoying good food is one of the most pleasurable aspects of life and many would agree that food increases our overall quality of life. All great events in life include food. So what happens to those adults, who have experienced this type of enjoyment...
by admin | Nov 1, 2011 | Adolescents, Adult issues, Children, Home Activities, Miscellaneous, Speech and Language Therapy
Think back to a recent cocktail party you attended with distant relatives or unfamiliar co-workers in a new job setting…did you dread getting ready for the event? Did you feel awkward trying to start a conversation with your distant Aunt? Did you feel your heart...