Speech-Language Pathology and Concussion
Speech-Language Pathology and Concussion Jeanette Podolsky Speech-language Pathologist BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy) Wits. Reg CASLPO Mary (not an actual client) is a grade 12 honours student who was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in October 2017. Prior to the accident, she was planning on starting university in September 2018 to pursue a […]
I Think My Child Has a Stutter…What Do I Do?
Many children go through a period of normal dysfluencys during the preschool years as they learn to put sounds, words and sentences together. Normal dysfluencys include word and phrase repetitions and hesitations. Some children, however, develop a speech that includes sound and syllable repetitions, sound prolongations, and silent blocks (getting stuck on a sound). This […]
Does My Toddler or Preschool Child Need Speech Therapy?
As parents, we want our children to succeed. From blowing bubbles to sitting up and from rolling over to first foods; each step of the way we watch and celebrate as a milestone is reached. But sometimes, our kids need a little extra help. Parents often find it difficult to determine if their child is […]
Make the Most Out of Story Time
Six to twelve months after being born your child starts to look at photos, recognize sounds and point to items that interest them. Reading to your child regularly is one of the most important factors for them to develop a healthy level of communication in the infancy stage. Your life as a parent has become […]