What is a Lisp? A lisp is a speech impediment caused by misalignment of the teeth and tongue when making a particular consonant. One type of functional speech impairment is a lisp (FSD). An difficulty learning how to produce a particular sound or set of sounds when speaking is known as a functional speech …
Speech Beyond Lisps: Celebrating Diversity in Communication Communication is a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of diverse languages, accents, and speech patterns. While society often celebrates linguistic diversity, there is a need to extend this celebration to encompass diverse communication styles. In this blog, we explore the richness that exists beyond lisps, recognizing the various …
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Bullying and Special Needs: Addressing the Silent Struggle in Children with Speech and Hearing Impairments. In the tapestry of childhood, every thread contributes to the unique and intricate pattern that shapes a person. For Special Needs children facing the additional challenges of speech and hearing problems, the journey can be fraught with obstacles, and unfortunately, …
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6 Simple Steps to Enhance Speech Clarity and Connect with Confidence In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication has become more important than ever. Whether it’s during a business presentation, a social gathering, or a casual conversation, being clear and concise in your speech can help you connect with confidence and make a lasting impression. But …
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Top AAC Apps for Adults Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system is for everyone! It’s not just for children. Further, there are many people living with communication disorders. In other words, disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, vocal cancers, head-neck cancers, and other neurological diseases. This affects a person’s ability to communicate. Additionally, many people with …
Birth – 1 Year: Speech & Language Milestones Speech & Language Milestones – There is a constant development in a child from the day he or she is born. Milestones between birth to 1 year are the crucial ones which form the foundation of a child’s communication skills. The environment plays a key role too. …
What is speech therapy and what Speech Therapist Do? Online Speech Therapy or Telepractice is the use of technology to provide therapy via high speed internet, webcam, headset with microphone or any other form of communication. Online speech therapy is a clinical arrangement where the patient and a certified speech therapist communicate and interact face-to-face …
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1-2 years: Speech and Language Milestones Speech and Language Milestones During the second year, toddlers are moving around more, and are aware of themselves and their surroundings. Their desire to explore new objects and people also is increasing. During this stage, toddlers will show greater independence; begin to show defiant behavior; recognize themselves in pictures …
What is Speech Therapy? Communication is unique. We have a flexible system of putting across ideas, feelings, and beliefs in spoken and written form. When this get’s disrupted it is called a “Communication Disorder”. A Communication Disorder affects the understanding of spoken or written language. Skills of speaking ability, speech sounds, fluent speech, voice, mental …
Speech Delay in Toddlers The age at which children first learn language and begin talking can vary, much like other abilities and achievements. Parents who have some knowledge of speech and language development can determine whether there is a need for concern. Speech delay is a common problem that affects many children. It occurs when …