Speech Therapy: How does it work? An SLP will begin by assessing the individual. They can then identify different types of speech disorders and how they can treat them. Speech therapy for children A child may participate in speech therapy in a classroom as part of a small group or in a one-on-one setting. This...
Speech Therapy for Adult Speech therapy for adults can support a wide range of communication and swallowing issues. Our local Speech Centres all over Ireland can provide home visits and services to nursing homes ensuring the highest standards and HIQA compliance. What happens when you see a Speech and Language Therapist? When you make an...
Importance of Sleep and Establishing a Consistent Sleep Routine Summer is almost over and those crisp fall nights are just around the corner, which means whether we like it or not, school is starting. The demands of the school day are much different than the lazy days of summer, so now is the time to...
Top tips for supporting self-esteem in speech therapy Speech and language therapy does tend to involve practising something that you find difficult over and over again. No-one enjoys doing that! It is particularly difficult if you realise that it is something other people seem to manage effortlessly, but you really struggle with it. It’s so...
3 Steps to Overcoming Negative Self-Talk We are our worst critics. The things we say to ourselves are often far more damaging than what others say to us. I have battled negative self-talk for most of my life, and it affected my mood, energy level, and productivity. Most of us hope that life will be...
Exploring the Mechanisms of Therapy Overview Therapy doesn’t operate as a blanket remedy or one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy for intrusive thoughts (a component of OCD) will likely look much different than therapy for a phobia of dogs. But even two people with generalized anxiety might see treatment proceed in different ways, based on the type of treatment the therapist specializes in...
Therapy and Mental Health Overview In therapy, you drive the car. Your therapist can help you navigate when you get lost or help dig you out if you get stuck in the mud.In therapy, you drive the car. Your therapist can help you navigate when you get lost or help dig you out if you...
Mental Health Problems on the Rise Most people are unaware that 50% of all mental health problems reveal themselves before the child’s 15th birthday. To the uninformed, this can come as a shocking reality. Theresa May’s recent announcement that her government intends to offer mental health support to every school the UK was met first...
Creating Connection with Your Teen Let’s face it: the teenage years are rough. They are fraught with hormones, physical and emotional changes, increased stressors, and so much more. For a lot of families, this time becomes a period of disconnect between parents and teens. And this makes sense to an extent because as our kids get older,...
How Does Therapy Work? 3 Ways Counseling Could Help You Therapy doesn’t operate as a blanket remedy or one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy for intrusive thoughts (a component of OCD) will likely look much different than therapy for a phobia of dogs. But even two people with generalized anxiety might see treatment proceed in different ways, based on the type of treatment...
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Autism ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) refers to interventions that are developed from a branch of science called behaviour analysis. ABA is much more than an intervention for children with autism. It can be used to help with anything from treating eating disorders to traffic control. Behaviour analysts examine the causes...
ABA Therapy Examples, Definition, & Techniques Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy to treat issues with communication, motor skills, and behavioral disorders. The American Psychological Association classifies ABA as an evidence-based practice, meaning it’s been supported by the peer-reviewed literature as a form of treatment. Students looking to pursue careers in behavior...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a severe disruption of the normal development process and is often diagnosed within the first few years of life. Autism is viewed as a spectrum or a continuum of disorders, with varying degrees of severity and levels of functioning. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is frequently used interchangeably with...
What is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is treatment for problems with speaking, language, and swallowing. It is given by a speech therapist, also called a speech-language pathologist. Speech therapy helps with using the voice properly and using the muscles to make the right sounds. It helps people understand language and express themselves. Speech therapy can...
Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling. It’s a specific learning difficulty, which means it causes problems with certain abilities used for learning, such as reading and writing. Unlike a learning disability, intelligence isn’t affected. It’s estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has...
Eating disorders – Types of eating disorders An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviors may include eating too much or too little or worrying about your weight or body shape. Anyone can get an eating disorder, but teenagers...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Autism spectrum disorder is a group of complex neurological and developmental disorders that affect brain development and cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges. People with the condition have difficulty with social interactions and verbal and nonverbal communication. They may also exhibit repetitive behaviors or restricted interests. Signs of autism...
Grief and Loss – Common events that lead to grief Grief is a natural response to loss of a person, place or object which an individual has developed a significant attachment to. Whilst grief is traditionally thought of occurring with the loss of a loved one it can also occur after a wider range of...
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Unfortunately, some people will experience traumatic events during the course of their lives. Very frightening, distressing or life threatening events may result in both physical and psychological injuries. Most people who experience a traumatic event will recover over time with the support of friends and families and will be able to...
What is the WISC-IV? Overview Often when a child is being assessed for academic difficulties or giftedness, the WISC-IV will be administered amongst a collection of psychological tests with similarly ambiguous acronyms. The aim of this article is to provide some clarity about the content and purpose of this commonly used assessment. The goal is...