Category: Speech Therapy

Social Communication Disorder (SCD) occurs when a person has difficulty with a specific area of language called pragmatics. Pragmatic language involves the use of language in social interactions. It’s not a problem with speech, or the mechanics of language such as grammar or vocabulary. People with SCD understand language and

Although we all have moments when our speech does not flow perfectly, for people who stutter, these moments are more consistent, severe and can interfere with daily functioning. Stuttering is a speech disorder that is characterized by significant disruptions in the normal flow of speech. These disruptions can include repetitions,

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a challenging speech disorder that affects children’s ability to accurately produce sounds, syllables, and words. Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder where the brain struggles to plan and coordinate the movements of the speech muscles needed to produce clear and understandable

Dr. Seuss is renowned for his whimsical tales and clever rhymes. Beyond being fun, silly and entertaining, Dr. Seuss books have long been used to boost the skills of beginning or struggling readers. What you may not know is that his books are also a treasure trove for children needing

As speech-language pathologists, we treat many different types of communication difficulties. These types of communication difficulties typically fall under the category of either speech or language. Most people think of speech and language as the same thing, however they are actually two different types of communication. Speech is how we

We’ve probably all wondered if our children are developing appropriately and hitting developmental milestones on time. Of course, each child progresses at their own pace and milestones are general guidelines, however it can be helpful to know what is considered typical, especially if we have concerns about development. Some general

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