Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of disfluency) or has problems with his or her voice or resonance...
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) teaches you how to adapt. It can help you perform any kind of task at school, work, or in your home. You’ll learn how to use tools (you may hear them called assistive devices) if you need them...
Unlocking Communication: Understanding the Role and Benefits of Speech Therapy
Communication allows people to express their needs, connect with others, and succeed in work or school. Speech therapy makes this possible for people with communication problems. Below are some benefits of speech therapy...
Dyslexia : Understanding, Signs, and Support
Dyslexia is a lifelong problem that can present challenges on a daily basis, but support is available to improve reading and writing skills and help those with the problem be successful at school and work...
Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy?
If your child has issues with feeding and food textures, that’s another very strong indicator that they could benefit from occupational therapy!
So if you’re a parent who is wondering if your child might need occupational therapy, those are some of the most common problems we see. There are many more, but these are the most common...
So if you’re a parent who is wondering if your child might need occupational therapy, those are some of the most common problems we see. There are many more, but these are the most common...
Signs that your child needs Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) uses daily activities to help people in all stages of life do the things they want and need to do. For disabled or delayed adults, that may mean teaching self-care skills that enable them to work and live independently...
The impact of speech on social and emotional development
All of this can sound quite scary when you’re thinking about your child, but there are lots of different treatments for all sorts of speech & language problems, many of which can be done at home. What matters is addressing the issue early on...
Mental Health Problems on the Rise
Social discourse and interactions which are so crucial to a child’s healthy development and confidence are likely to become a nightmare. Children and teenagers with communication deficits are saddled with a burden that over time may become overwhelming with the obvious...
Empowering Your Therapeutic Journey: Taking the Wheel in Therapy
Finding a therapist who will encourage you to keep pushing through difficulties, even when it’s unpleasant, is also essential. Therapy often feels uncomfortable, even unpleasant. That’s a normal part of the process. But when you and your therapist have a strong working relationship, you trust them to support you through the discomfort and arrive at a place where you feel ready to make change...
Top Toys to develop language
The best toys are traditional ones rather than those operated with a battery. Do not try and lead their play, always follow the child’s interest and what they show you. Have only 2/3 toys out at once to avoid flitting...
