Assisting transgender individuals in achieving their goals is an important role that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play. SLPs specialize in helping individuals develop communication skills and a voice that aligns with their unique sense of gender. This...
A child being bullied at school because of speech and language disorders. When I was a kid I had a pet hamster, that I adoringly named Grover. Unfortunately, I was not able to produce my /R/ sound, so Grover shortly became known as “Gwova.” By being teased and...
The 2016 Toronto International Film Festival has since ended, but while it was on, I was privileged to attend the movie BRAIN ON FIRE directed and written by Gerard Barret, produced by Charlize Theron, and starring the beautiful and very talented Chloë Grace Moretz....
Have you ever wondered what the signs are for language or communication problems? Or, maybe how to know if your child needs speech-language therapy? While every child and situation is different, there definitely are a few signs that you can look out for. While these...
Wondering whether or not iPad (or other tablet) apps are good learning tools for your child? Many children, whether they have difficulty with their communication skills or not, love to spend time ‘playing’ with a variety of ‘apps’ on electronic...
So, your child has had their assessment at the Speech Therapy Centres of Canada. You’ve had a meeting with your Speech-Language Pathologist (s-lp), and she has explained to you what areas she will work on with your child, as well as many of the strategies she may use....
