The field of stuttering has changed a lot over the past couple of decades. The problem is that many of the previous “truths” are still thought of as truths, like the idea that we should not bring attention to stuttering in young children because it might exacerbate...
16 Myths About Stuttering We Need to Dispel to Support People Who Stutter
The field of stuttering has changed a lot over the past couple of decades. The problem is that many of the previous “truths” are still thought of as truths, like the idea that we should not bring attention to stuttering in young children because it might exacerbate...
Achieving Highly Engaged Speech Therapy for Older Students
I have to admit, I LOVE working in elementary schools. This became crystal clear to me when I was...
The 6 Primary Down Syndrome Characteristics that Impact Communication
Children with Down Syndrome are truly unique in the way they communicate and interact. Speech...
How Hearing Loss Symptoms Get Confused with Communication Disorders
Let’s face it. Obtaining a correct hearing screening before completing an evaluation is...
Sentiments from a Parent of a Child with Autism
I love the sentiments everyone shares during Autism Awareness month. As a speech-language...
Modifying Speech Therapy for Children with Multiple Disabilities
There is an aspect of planning speech therapy for children with multiple disabilities that feels...
Executive Functions of the Brain – Understand This and Understand Your Students
This is Part 1 of a 5-Part Series on Executive Function. Links at the bottom. We have all had this...