Posts Tagged ‘Speech Therapy’
Understanding Aphasia
“It’s on the tip of my tongue” “I’m at a loss for words” “I’m speechless “ Phrases like these were created because so many of us know the familiar frustration of being temporarily unable to say what we mean. For more than 2 million people in the United States, this experience is not a temporary…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I cant stop Stuttering?
Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that can cause a person to repeat or prolong sounds, syllables, or words, making it difficult for them to communicate effectively. If you or someone you know is struggling with stuttering, you are not alone. In…
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease: A Journey Through the Stages of Loss
Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic and degenerative condition that primarily affects the movement and coordination of the body. Parkinson’s disease can be devastating, both for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. As the disease progresses, it can cause significant changes to…
Read MoreCan you cure Cerebral Palsy?
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the developing brain, usually during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. CP affects about 1 in 500 children and is a lifelong condition. While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, there are various treatments and therapies available to help manage symptoms and improve…
Read MorePediatric Speech Therapy | Oak Park | Michigan | Life Skills Village
1) What is Pediatric Speech Therapy? Pediatric speech therapy is meeting the child where they need us, even if that’s on the monkey bars! The speech-language pathologist can work on the production or the comprehension of speech and language. Production may include goals like developing age- appropriate speech sounds or vocabulary. Comprehension may include goals…
Read MoreWhat is cognitive rehabilitation and how can a speech therapist help?
As a speech-language pathologist (speech therapist) who treats clients with traumatic brain injuries I frequently provide cognitive rehabilitation and compensatory strategy training. Cognition includes but is not limited to; memory, attention, problem solving, reasoning, organization, planning, and information processing. Basically, all the skills our brains need to complete day to day tasks. Following a traumatic…
Read MoreCMSA DETROIT- HONORING DIVERSITY: INCLUSION ACROSS THE CONTINUUM
This May 19th Life Skills Village will be attending the Case Management Society of America’s for the Detroit Chapters; half day Honoring Diversity: Inclusion Across The Continuum. This event primarily will focus on Values of Diversity, equity, ethics and implicit bias and how they all have a powerful influence on case managers ability to…
Read MoreBut, they can play at home? The importance of Play-Based Interventions in Speech Therapy
When preparing for a speech therapy session with a pediatric client, often the first question is; “what toys and games could I incorporate?’ Looking In It’s not uncommon for parents to look in on their child’s session and see what looks like their child “just playing,”. However, we know through evidenced based research,…
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