by admin | Jun 10, 2016 | Children, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy
It isn’t out of the ordinary for a young child to have issues with stuttering. In fact, quite a few children under the age of 5 will have such issues with their speech. This time in their life is crucial to both speech and personal development, so having issues with...
by admin | Jun 9, 2016 | School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Delay
Exams are never easy and preparing for them can sometimes be a nightmare for students, especially those with learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Students with these conditions are at a severe disadvantage in the classroom. Speech-language pathologists...
by Mara Shapiro | Mar 23, 2016 | Children, Home Activities, Pre-school, Reading, School-Age
My favorite book series to read is undoubtedly, the Harry Potter series. Even as an adult I was intrigued by this story of an orphaned school-aged boy who on his 11th birthday learned that he had a gift that set him apart from his peers. Harry soon discovered a world...
by admin | Dec 18, 2015 | Adolescents, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that is marked by issues with executive functions. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, an inability to pay attention, and issues with impulse control. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you...
by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Children, Pre-school, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Delay
Given the importance of identifying speech and language problems as early as possible in your child’s development, what signs should parents look out for? While there are many possible indicators of speech and/or language delays, some are more common than others, and...
by admin | Jul 21, 2015 | Adolescents, Children, Group Therapy, School-Age, Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Delay
When a child stutters, it can be a frustrating and concerning time for him or her, as well as for his or her family. In addition to helping your child manage the verbal difficulties of his or her stuttering, it’s important to help him or her ease the stress that comes...
